Elementary Music Teacher

International Schools Partnership Limited; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership Limited in California seeks an energetic music teacher to inspire students across multiple grade levels. You will plan developmentally appropriate lessons and lead performances, concerts, and assemblies, fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and staff, differentiating instruction for varied abilities and maintaining organized spaces while caring for instruments and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or related field.
• Teaching credential preferred.
• Experience teaching music to children in an educational setting.
• Strong vocal, piano, instrumental or performance background preferred.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate music instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Teach vocal music, rhythm, movement, instrumental skills, music theory, and music appreciation.
• Prepare and lead student performances, concerts, assemblies, and special programs.
• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and experience levels.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other members of the school community.
• Maintain an organized classroom and properly care for musical instruments and materials.

Skills

Music performance skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential preferred

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate music instruction across multiple grade levels
• Teach vocal music, rhythm, movement, instrumental skills, music theory, and music appreciation
• Prepare and lead student performances, concerts, assemblies, and special programs
• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and experience levels
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other members of the school community
• Maintain an organized classroom and properly care for musical instruments and materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid teaching credential preferred
• Experience teaching music or working with children in an educational setting
• Strong vocal, piano, instrumental, or performance background preferred
• Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and support the mission and values of Fairmont School.
• Salary:50,000 - 70,000 plus benefits

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Primarily an office/classroom position.May require significant degree of intermittent walking, bending, stooping, reaching,and stretching.May require lifting of up to 20 lbs.

E-Verify Participation:

ISP U.S.participatesin E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the U.S.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.