Elementary Music Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Housing (for boarding schools only)

Job summary

An educational recruitment firm is seeking a Lower School Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in Baton Rouge, LA. Responsibilities include teaching music courses for grades PreK-5th, incorporating instruments in lessons, and preparing students for concerts. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Music or Education and has prior experience with lower school students. This role offers paid holidays and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with lower school students required.
• At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with choirs, guitar, and voice instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of Music courses for students in grades PreK-5th.
• Incorporate musical instruments and movement in lessons.
• Direct and prepare students for school concerts.

Skills

Music teaching

Classroom management

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Education or related

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower School Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at an independent school in Baton Rouge, LA.

About CS&A: Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Teaching multiple sections of Music courses for students in grades PreK-5th.
• Teach music courses that fosters student's passion for music and builds foundational skills.
• Collaborate with faculty members to foster an engaging music curriculum across grade levels.
• Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
• Direct and prepare students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
• Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
• Integrate music education with core subjects to reinforce classroom concepts through music.
• Ability to teach and supervise students in using the guitar or piano.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Education or related required.
• Previous experience working with lower school students required.
• At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with choirs, guitar, and voice instruction preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.