Instrumental Music Teacher

Sun Mountain Community School; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Mountain Community School in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a part-time Instrumental Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The position emphasizes providing instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3–8, fostering a joyful relationship with music and developing key musical skills.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Music Education or Music Performance and proficiency on at least one instrument. Experience teaching children is preferred, and familiarity with Waldorf philosophy is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency on at least one instrument.
• Experience teaching music to children preferred.
• Familiarity with Waldorf educational philosophy a plus.
• NM teaching licensure or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3–8.
• Foster musical literacy, ensemble skills, and a joyful relationship with music.

Skills

Teaching music to children

Musical literacy

Ensemble skills

Proficiency on an instrument

Education

Degree in Music Education or Music Performance

Job description

Overview

Sun Mountain Community School – Santa Fe, NM

Sun Mountain Community School is a public Waldorf-inspired charter school in Santa Fe, NM, where we believe music is not a supplement to education — it is central to the development of the whole child.

We are seeking a part-time Instrumental Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

This half-time position provides instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3–8, fostering musical literacy, ensemble skills, and a joyful relationship with music that carries through a child\'s life.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3–8.
• Foster musical literacy, ensemble skills, and a joyful relationship with music.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency on at least one instrument
• Experience teaching music to children preferred
• Familiarity with Waldorf educational philosophy a plus
• NM teaching licensure or eligibility to obtain

Educating the mind, nurturing the heart, and strengthening the hands.

Sun Mountain Community School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students, families, and staff.