Music Teacher - Infant/Toddler and Preschool

The Goddard School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established leader in the franchised preschool industry is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to inspire infants and toddlers through music. This role involves creating imaginative lesson plans and engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities that foster a love of learning. You will work in a supportive environment with dedicated educators, utilizing your creativity to enhance children's self-esteem and social skills. If you are energetic and have a background in music education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in young lives.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Medical insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year of music experience in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop music lesson plans aligned with monthly themes.
• Engage children to promote music through play and exploration.
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff.

Skills

Music Education

Communication Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Education

Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education

BA in Music

Job description

Music Teacher - Infant/Toddler and Preschool

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This range is provided by The Goddard School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $20.00/hr

The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry. The focus of the program is to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our staff comprises loving, dedicated, and highly qualified childhood educators who understand each child’s needs. They use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines to create unique, fun, and imaginative lesson plans.

We are seeking a fun, warm, and energetic Music Teacher with experience working with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool-aged children.

Daily Responsibilities

• Develop music lesson plans aligned with monthly themes and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support individual needs of children and the class.
• Engage with children to promote music through play, exploration, and learning.
• Set expectations suitable for the child's age and developmental level.
• Plan and implement music activities that build self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff.
• Foster teamwork.
• Utilize assessment tools.

Qualifications

• Associates or BA (preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Music, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year music experience in a licensed center or early childhood enrichment setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education, and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Holidays
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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