Music Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

An educational recruitment firm is seeking a Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at K-12 private and independent schools in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in music, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and some teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching music classes, advising students, and developing a performing arts curriculum. Competitive compensation and benefits such as paid holidays and housing for boarding schools are available.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred with choirs, guitar, and voice instruction.
• 2 years' teaching experience preferred.
• All levels of experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach several sections of music courses for lower, middle, or upper school students.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.
• Develop a performing arts curriculum that fosters listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop a performing arts curriculum that fosters listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Teaching singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
• Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
• Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
• Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
• Building relationships and mentoring students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teaching singing

Voice instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, is currently seeking Music Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year at K-12 private and independent schools in Houston, TX.

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.

The Music Teacher is responsible for providing instruction, leadership and supervision to students in music classes throughout the year. Experience working with lower, middle, or high school students is preferred. Chair opportunities may be available as well.

Music Teacher Responsibilities

• Teach several sections of music courses for lower, middle, or upper school students.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.
• Assist with choir or musical theater productions.
• Develop a performing arts curriculum that fosters listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Teaching singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
• Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
• Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
• Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
• Building relationships and mentoring students.

Music Teacher Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field.
• Experience with choirs, guitar, and voice instruction preferred.
• 2 years' teaching experience preferred. All levels of experience welcome.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ 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.