Music Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA seeks a dedicated Music Teacher to provide instructional experiences for a therapeutic day school with a high-need population. You will plan, deliver, and adapt music experiences to foster growth and engagement.

The ideal candidate holds MA Teacher’s Certification, possesses strong instrumental skills (piano preferred), and collaborates with staff to integrate music across curriculum while maintaining classroom management and safety standards.

Qualifications

• MA Teacher’s Certification required.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement various music experiences to support educational growth of targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review of lessons to enhance learning and retention.
• Plan a balanced music program and organize daily class time for rehearsal and instruction.
• Utilize a repertoire of music literature appropriate for ages and skill levels.
• Provide opportunities for music ensembles including jazz, rock band, choir and musicals.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Evaluate student growth and contributions to performances.
• Communicate progress with parents and school staff.
• Maintain care for school-owned instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to provide musical programs for events.
• Establish and maintain behavior standards for an orderly environment.
• Address behavioral issues during music class.
• Maintain data and required documentation.
• Supervise para-professionals in music classes.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training and certification.

Skills

Work with musicians

Piano accompaniment

Promote music culture

Strong communication

Education

MA Teacher’s Certification

Advanced degree in discipline

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in relevant discipline

Job description

Music Teacher

Central Massachusetts Collaborative, Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5835071
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Music Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. Applicants should have the ability to engage and motivate students, have effective classroom management strategies and possess a love and joy for music-making.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Plan, develop, and implement various music experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
2. Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
3. Plan a balanced music program, and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
4. Utilize a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
5. Provide opportunities for music ensembles including jazz, rock band, choir & musicals.
6. Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
7. Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
8. Evaluate each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute.
9. Communicate clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
10. Maintain care and responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
11. Work collaboratively with Program Directors and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open houses, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
12. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances.
13. Address and handle students with behavioral issues that may occur during music class.
14. Maintain data and all required documentation.
15. Supervise para-professionals who attend music classes with students.
16. Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
17. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
18. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
19. Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
  2. Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
  3. Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
  4. Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels.
  5. Strong instrumental skills, including piano accompaniment.
  6. Willingness to promote and sustain a culture of music in and among the school community.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 183 days
• WORK HOURS: 7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.
• SALARY: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.

Contact Information

• Susan Gallagher, Director of Special Education
• 14 New Bond Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]