Music Teacher – Part time

EFB - Ecole Francaise de Boston; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Multicultural environment

Job summary

École Française de Boston (EFB) seeks an English-speaking Music Teacher to introduce students to music through singing, movement, rhythm, and instruments. You will design age-appropriate lessons for preschool and elementary levels, fostering a joyful, inclusive learning environment where students explore, perform, and grow confidence.

The ideal candidate loves collaboration, creativity, and adapting lessons to diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in music, music education, education, or related field.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience teaching music to children preferred.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging, age-appropriate music lessons.
• Introduce musical concepts through singing, rhythm, movement, listening, and instruments.
• Develop students' musical skills while encouraging creativity and self-expression.
• Differentiate activities for varied ages and abilities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and campus teams.
• Support school-wide projects and events involving music.
• Communicate with families about students' learning and participation.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Creativity

Communication

English proficiency

French welcomed

Education

Music education degree

Job description

Music Teacher

Who We Are

École Française de Boston (EFB) is a French bilingual school serving children from Toddler through 5th Grade across three campuses in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts.

Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, EFB offers a high-quality French education in a bilingual and multicultural environment.

Our approach supports the whole child, with a strong focus on academic learning as well as social and emotional development. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can develop curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Team

At EFB, collaboration is an essential part of how we work. Our teachers, assistants, specialists, campus directors, and administrative team work closely together to support our students and school community.

We value educators who are collaborative, creative, reliable, flexible, and excited to contribute to school life beyond their own classroom. As a growing school, we also value team members who are comfortable sharing ideas, adapting when needed, and participating in collective projects and events.

About The Position

EFB is looking for an English speaking enthusiastic and creative Music Teacher to introduce students to music through singing, rhythm, movement, listening, musical exploration, and age-appropriate instruments.

The Music Teacher will work with students at the preschool and elementary level and will design engaging lessons adapted to the age, developmental level, and abilities of each group.

The ideal candidate is comfortable creating a joyful and inclusive learning environment where students can explore music, develop new skills, express themselves, and build confidence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging, age-appropriate music lessons
• Introduce students to musical concepts through singing, rhythm, movement, listening activities, and instruments
• Develop students' musical skills while encouraging creativity, participation, and self-expression
• Establish clear learning objectives and adapt instruction to students' ages, abilities, and needs
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Differentiate activities when necessary to ensure that all students can participate and progress
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, campus directors, and other members of the EFB team
• Participate in interdisciplinary and school-wide projects when appropriate
• Contribute to performances, celebrations, or other special school events involving music
• Communicate with families when appropriate regarding students' learning and participation
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required
• Follow EFB policies and procedures and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all students

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in music, music education, education, or a related field
• Previous experience teaching music to children strongly preferred
• Experience working with preschool and/or elementary-aged children
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for different age groups
• Creativity, organization, reliability, and flexibility
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Professional proficiency in English
• French proficiency is welcomed but not required
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for children from diverse backgrounds

Benefits

Benefits vary depending on position and employment status and may include:

• Health and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid school vacations and designated paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, multicultural work environment
• Opportunities to participate in school-wide projects, events, and community activities

About EFB

EFB is more than a place for academic learning. Our goal is to create a strong school community where students, families, and educators feel connected and supported. We are looking for educators who want to bring their own creativity and expertise to that community while working collaboratively toward a shared goal: helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.

École Française de Boston is an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.