Beginning School Music Teacher (ps And K)

Catlin Gabel School

Portland, OR, United States
Base: $29,065 - $52,495pyear; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Developmentally appropriate music program
Multi-sensory instructional methods
Classroom management for young children
The Music Teacher is responsible for inspiring a foundational love for music in our youngest learners, teaching music to Preschool and Kindergarten students

Job Summary

  • The Music Teacher is responsible for inspiring a foundational love for music in our youngest learners, teaching music to Preschool and Kindergarten students.
  • This teaching role is expected to be on campus 20 hours a week and includes some mandatory evening and weekend commitments.
  • The position fosters a joyful, active classroom environment where students develop early musical skills through singing, movement, and instrumental play.

Matching Summary

The Music Teacher is responsible for inspiring a foundational love for music in our youngest learners, teaching music to Preschool and Kindergarten students.

Salary

Base: $29,065 - $52,495/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • developmentally appropriate music program
  • multi-sensory instructional methods
  • classroom management for young children
  • collaboration with teaching staff
  • communication with families
  • part-time 0.5 FTE schedule

Nice-to-have

  • cultural competence and inclusion
  • community building through music
  • joy-first classroom environment
  • experience with early childhood social-emotional development
  • participation in retreats and workshops

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Music
  • 3 years early childhood music teaching experience
  • instrument proficiency for classroom instruction
  • commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Masters Degree preferred
  • teaching credential or graduate degree preferred
  • Orff or Kodȧly training preferred
  • Music Together Certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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