Elementary Music Teacher

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher to inspire young learners in vocal or instrumental music. The role is full-time, exempt, with a standard 7.33 hours per day across 200 days per year, starting immediately.

You'll plan a balanced music program, teach fundamentals, and direct classroom rehearsals and performances, while maintaining equipment and maintaining clear communication with families and staff. Experience with chorus or band routines is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in music education required.
• Virginia Teacher’s Certificate/Licensure or eligible required.
• In depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, fundamentals, and explorations in music for elementary pupils.
• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time for instruction and rehearsal.
• Provides individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil.
• Maintains inventory and uses school-owned property and instruments; coordinates repairs as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in music education (vocal or instrumentation).

Job description

Elementary Music Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919123

Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in music education (vocal or instrumentation).
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• Eligible for, or in possession of, Virginia Teacher’s Certificate/Licensure with appropriate endorsement(s).
• In depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports and effectively interact with pupils, other teachers, administrators, and classified employees.
• Demonstrate expertise in the applied major and minor.

Nature of Position

• Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, fundamentals, and explorations in music and in general and beginning choral music (chorus) or instrumental music (strings) to pupils (Elementary).
• Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, theory, explorations in music, and instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) or choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to pupils (Secondary).
• Utilizes courses of instruction approved by appropriate authorities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, instruction, and rehearsal can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and initiates repairs to instruments as required with the designated vendor.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly, productive learning environment during class, group practice, and musical performance.
• Evaluates each pupil’s progress in growth and performance, assessing each pupil’s individual contribution to the group.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs for the school and community as appropriate.
• Selects and requisitions music books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Identifies pupils’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and/or school personnel on pupil progress.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing optimum musical instruction and opportunities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom music activities during and outside the assigned work day.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Work is performed in a classroom, concert halls, auditoriums, and outdoors, involving exposure to the normal risks associated with each and requires no unusual demands.
• Work involves exposure to higher than normal decibel levels because of use of instruments and singular and multiple voices.
• Above-average amount of walking, marching, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in a classroom and concert environment and laboratories.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,492 to $93,383 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• HUMAN RESOURCES
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