Music Teacher

Linden Waldorf School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

A Waldorf education institution in Nashville is seeking a full-time Music Teacher to work with grades K-8. Responsibilities include teaching music classes, leading the Middle School Choir, and planning school concerts. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and have previous classroom experience. Appreciation for Waldorf education is essential. The school offers competitive benefits including medical and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous classroom experience.
• Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education.
• Commitment to equitable practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach subject curriculum, guided by Waldorf principles.
• Develop and maintain a safe social environment for students.
• Begin and end classes on time to support the daily schedule.
• Attend class/parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Document observations of each student related to curriculum.

Skills

Basic piano skills

Knowledge of Orff Music

Recorder skills

Willingness to learn pentatonic flute

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field

Master's degree in Education or a related field

Job description

Position: Music Teacher

Status: Full-time, salaried. Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits + 401k contribution.

Primary Function: Subject teachers are considered to be knowledgeable in their subject and are responsible for developing, planning, and teaching their programs.

All employees are subject to the requirements of the Employee Handbook. In addition, all teachers are required to teach the curriculum outlined in their grade‑specific scope and sequence, available upon request.

Classroom Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and teach subject curriculum, guided by the principles of Waldorf education.
• Develop and maintain a safe, harmonious social environment for the students.
• Provide regular communication to class teachers about curriculum, student performance, and unusual incidents.
• Begin and end classes on time to support the daily schedule.
• Participate in recess coverage for grades 1–8.
• Attend class/parent meetings to explain subject curriculum, answer parent questions, and foster familiarity between parents and subject teachers.
• Be available for parent‑teacher conferences.
• Arrange and participate in conference(s) with parent and support faculty members, as needed, to discuss student academic or disciplinary concerns.
• Document observations of each student related to successes and challenges of presented curriculum.
• Complete mid‑year and end‑of‑year reports covering student's progress in subject class.
• Submit reports by assigned deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and striving for an openness to understand Waldorf education and child development.
• Attendance and participation in weekly faculty meetings and in‑service workshops.
• Attendance and participation in weekly section meetings.
• Service on at least one (1) faculty committee. First‑year teachers may be exempt from this requirement.
• Attendance/assistance at major all‑school activities.
• Attendance at all‑school meetings as indicated by administration.
• Willingness to participate in the enrollment process of new students.
• Participation in the design and execution of an individualized plan for professional development.
• Attendance at Waldorf education summer training as identified as appropriate by the Director of Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills for Music:

• Teach Music classes for grades K–8.
• Teach and lead Middle School Choir for grades 6–8.
• Teach Music Ensemble (as an alternative to Middle School Orchestra) for grades 6–8.
• Collaborate with other faculty to work on festivals throughout the year.
• Plan two concerts—one each semester.
• Basic piano skills.
• Knowledge of and preferably training in Orff Music.
• Recorder skills and willingness to learn pentatonic flute.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Education or a related field.
• 1–2 years previous classroom experience.
• Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education.
• Commitment to equitable practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in Education or a related field.
• Have completed, or interest in Waldorf Certification.

Salary is scaled based on experience and education.

Linden Waldorf School is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description indicates the general duties and physical requirements of work performed by the employee with this job designation. It should not be interpreted or construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements required of the employee assigned to this job, as these might vary from day to day or as business needs demand.