Elementary Band Maestro: Inspire Young Musicians

Patchogue-Medford School District; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Patchogue-Medford School District is seeking a Music Teacher to foster creative expression and aesthetic understanding in students through music education. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, differentiation, and high-quality instruction within NYS standards.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS Certification in Music and have strong instrumental skills with band directing experience, ready to engage diverse classrooms and support social-emotional learning.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State Certification in Music.
• Strong instrumental background on both primary and secondary instruments.
• Experience directing band.
• Knowledge of sound instrumental pedagogy and differentiation based on individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to create objective-based lessons aligned to NYS standards.
• Actively engage students in high-quality instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet all students' needs.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Establish a supportive classroom environment with social-emotional learning.
• Grade student work and maintain attendance and progress records.
• Communicate with parents and students about academic progress.
• Attend required meetings and participate in professional development.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction for varied abilities.
• Provide instruction reflecting diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

Skills

Music pedagogy

Instrumental proficiency

Band directing

Education

New York State Certification in Music

Job description

Patchogue-Medford School District is seeking a Music Teacher to foster creative expression and aesthetic understanding in students through music education. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, differentiation, and high-quality instruction within NYS standards.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS Certification in Music and have strong instrumental skills with band directing experience, ready to engage diverse classrooms and support social-emotional learning.