Elementary Strings & Orchestra Teacher - District-Wide Impact

Rose Tree Media School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Tree Media School District seeks a dynamic Elementary Orchestra/Strings Teacher to provide engaging instrumental instruction and lead the district's elementary orchestra and strings program across four elementary schools. The ideal candidate designs standards-aligned lessons and fosters student creativity, collaboration, and performance growth starting January 19, 2027.

This full-time contracted position offers a competitive starting salary range of $68,300 to $84,300, plus benefits;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music education or a related field required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Music (PK-12).
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned elementary instrumental music instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in teaching orchestral string instruments, including beginning and developing instruction for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-wide elementary orchestra and strings program.
• Provide beginning and developing strings instruction across four elementary schools.
• Design standards-aligned instruction that develops students' musical knowledge and performance skills.
• Create performance opportunities and foster inclusive learning environments for all students.

Skills

Instruction design

Classroom management

Engaging teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Music literacy

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music education

PA Teaching Certification in Music (PK-12)

Job description

Rose Tree Media School District seeks a dynamic Elementary Orchestra/Strings Teacher to provide engaging instrumental instruction and lead the district's elementary orchestra and strings program across four elementary schools. The ideal candidate designs standards-aligned lessons and fosters student creativity, collaboration, and performance growth starting January 19, 2027.

This full-time contracted position offers a competitive starting salary range of $68,300 to $84,300, plus benefits;