Music Teacher K-8

Young World Physical Education; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC of Eastern Ohio Youngstown Community School in Youngstown, Ohio seeks a K-8 Music Teacher to design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned music instruction. You will nurture a classroom culture focused on high expectations, safety, and inclusivity while collaborating with staff, students, and the community.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and an Ohio teaching certificate (or in process), strong organizational skills, and a commitment to urban education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license (or in the process of obtaining one).
• Passionate about urban education and our mission.
• Highly organized, professional, and receptive to feedback.
• Experience implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Support.
• Strong classroom management skills in a general educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction for K-8 music.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations.
• Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive, and safe.
• Interact with staff, students, and the community in a respectful manner.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions throughout the year.
• Be open to feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS).

Skills

Classroom management

Professionalism

Receptive to feedback

Organization

PBIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching

Ohio teaching certificate/license

Job description

Music Teacher K-8

ESC of Eastern Ohio Youngstown Community School – Youngstown, Ohio

Job Description

Position for a K-8 Music Teacher located within the Youngstown Community School.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
• Passionate about urban education and our mission.
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction that reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations.
• Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive, and safe.
• Interact frequently and respectfully with staff, students, and community.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Be receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally; attend staff meetings and professional development series throughout the school year.
• Be highly organized.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Support.
• Use effective classroom management strategies in a general educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license (or in the process of obtaining one) in the subject area to be taught.
• Passionate about urban education and our mission.
• Highly organized, professional, and receptive to feedback.
• Experience implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Support.
• Strong classroom management skills in a general educational setting.

Salary: As per negotiated salary schedule

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-time