Part-Time TK–5 Music Teacher: Inspire Young Musicians

LA Catholics; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Monica Preparatory in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a part-time TK–5 Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role entails guiding a joyful music classroom, teaching fundamentals, and coordinating performances and liturgies.

This 10-hour-per-week position requires a relevant degree and teaching credentials where applicable. The candidate will collaborate with faculty on events, develop standards-aligned curricula, and demonstrate proficiency on at least one instrument to inspire

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music to elementary-aged students.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• California teaching credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a joyful, engaging music classroom where students develop musical skills, creativity, confidence, and an appreciation for music.
• Demonstrate an understanding of music fundamentals, including reading music.
• Effectively manage a classroom and lead students as a classroom teacher.
• Develop and implement a standards-aligned music curriculum with grade-level learning targets and assessments.
• Assist with planning and leading school liturgies, prayer services, and musical performances.
• Collaborate with faculty to support school-wide events (Masses, concerts, performances).
• Demonstrate proficiency on at least one musical instrument.

Skills

Elementary music experience

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Instrument proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Saint Monica Preparatory in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a part-time TK–5 Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role entails guiding a joyful music classroom, teaching fundamentals, and coordinating performances and liturgies.

This 10-hour-per-week position requires a relevant degree and teaching credentials where applicable. The candidate will collaborate with faculty on events, develop standards-aligned curricula, and demonstrate proficiency on at least one instrument to inspire