Music Teacher, K-8th

tcsatl; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in Atlanta is seeking a passionate K-8 Music Teacher to inspire young minds through music. This role involves creating an engaging curriculum, fostering a nurturing environment, and promoting student growth and creativity. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of child development and music education, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Join a diverse community dedicated to inclusion and the holistic development of students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children through a child development lens.
• Expertise in teaching music and establishing meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and nurture students in music education.
• Establish a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee musical performances and curriculum implementation.

Skills

Music Teaching

Child Development Understanding

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Digital Technology Comfort

Education

Master’s degree in Education or Music

Job description

At The Children’s School (TCS), our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we live. In fact, our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlanta’s and the nation’s independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.

Our age 3 – grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students, connect them to the community around them, and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.

The Children’s School seeks an experienced full-time K - 8th Music Teacher to start July 29, 2025.

The Music Teacher at The Children’s School (TCS) is responsible for student learning in general music practice grades K-8, classroom instruction and management, and curriculum creation/implementation and for promoting a classroom culture committed to student engagement, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. This position oversees musical performances.

Day to day, the Music Teacher will:

1. Motivate, nurture, and challenge students,
2. Play a meaningful role in each student’s daily school life,
3. Establish and maintain a creative, self-directed, collaborative, and culturally inclusive learning environment,
4. Communicate, collaborate, plan, and work effectively in teaching partnerships,
5. Gather formative and formal feedback about student progress to guide student learning.

Required on-campus office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and are subject to change. As an exempt position, job responsibilities include lesson/class planning, family communication regarding student progress, meetings, evaluation of student work, team planning, professional development, etc. which typically extends beyond office hours.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

1. Applicable experience working with children through a child development lens
2. Understands early childhood development and early learners
3. Understands the identity development and learning process of early adolescents
4. Expertise in teaching Music
5. Skilled at establishing meaningful relationships with students as a critical foundation for student engagement and academic achievement
6. Possess the following characteristics:
7. Alignment with the TCS Philosophy of Learning and values
8. Alignment with progressive pedagogical practices
9. Authenticity
10. Contagious optimism and enthusiasm
11. Honesty and Integrity
12. Collaboration-mindedness, empathy, self-awareness and reflective skills
13. Intrinsic motivation, initiative and high standards
14. Adaptation, resilience, iterative mindset and willingness to take risks, fail and recover
15. Critical thinking, inquisitiveness and boundless curiosity and enthusiasm
16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
17. Comfort in the use of digital technology and media

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Education, Teaching and/or Music, and at least three (3) years of experience teaching children in a classroom setting, grades K-8, in Music.
2. Familiarity and experience with various musical instructional methods
3. Experience with Piano and/or string instrumental accompanist
4. Passion for and experience in the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion

The Children's School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We believe that in order for children to fully, sensitively and effectively engage in their communities, they must possess strong local, cultural and global competence. To that end, we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical appearance, race, religious choice, family structure, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.