Elementary Instrumental Music-Strings (Part Time 0.2 FTE)

Young World Physical Education; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking an instrumental strings teacher for grades 3-5 during the morning to provide group instruction in violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Required: elementary-age teaching experience and a bachelor's degree in applied music or music education; MA DESE licensure preferred. We promote inclusive, collaborative, family-engaged learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching elementary-age children is required.
• Experience with elementary students in large group settings is essential.
• Strong knowledge of materials, methods and pedagogy for strings.

Responsibilities

• Provide group instrumental music instruction to grades 3-5 during the regular school day (AM).
• Teach violin, viola, cello and bass.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, student-centered learning environment.

Skills

Experience teaching elementary-age

Strings instruction

Group instruction experience

Dynamic interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied music or music education

Job description

Elementary Instrumental Music-Strings (Part Time 0.2 FTE)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881494

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

The Arlington Public Schools is seeking an instrumental (Strings) teacher who has experience working with elementary age-children to provide group instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3-5 during the regular school day (AM) in the following areas: violin, viola, cello and bass.

Requirements: Experience teaching elementary-age children is required.

The successful candidates will demonstrate expertise on their instruments and a strong background in and knowledge of materials, methods, and the pedagogy associated with their instruments. Experience teaching elementary students in a large group setting is essential. Successful candidates will exhibit dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage elementary-age children, and maintain and enhance enthusiastic participation in music making in a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment.

Bachelor’s degree in applied music or music education is required.

MA DESE licensure is preferred.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12,020 to $15,282.60 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jing-Huey Wei , Performing Arts Director
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]