Teacher 2026-2027 / Elementary Music (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks an elementary music teacher to create a structured, engaging music program for students across grade levels. The role requires delivering instruction, managing a classroom, and coordinating with campus leaders to showcase music programs and extracurricular ensembles.

The position is probationary/term with 187 days, and the teacher classification Pay Grade T60 will be used as approved by the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for elementary music.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively instruct students in appropriate elementary music skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective elementary music teaching and learning with consideration to behavior management and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual and group instruction in music.
• Teach elementary music pedagogy that provides students with an appropriate learning sequence and accounts for various learning styles and abilities.
• Work with campus administrators to organize grade level/school music programs or additional extracurricular ensembles.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid teaching certificate (elementary music)

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for elementary music;
• Demonstrates ability to effectively instruct students in appropriate elementary music skills;
• Training in Kodaly or Orff methodologies preferred;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage student behavior in the music classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for elementary music;
• Demonstrates ability to effectively instruct students in appropriate elementary music skills;
• Training in Kodaly or Orff methodologies preferred;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage student behavior in the music classroom.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

Salary

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective elementary music teaching and learning with consideration to behavior management and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual and group instruction in music.
• Teach elementary music pedagogy that provides students with an appropriate learning sequence and accounts for various learning styles and abilities.
• Work with campus administrators to organize grade level/school music programs or additional extracurricular ensembles.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged standing stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Motion: Frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments.
• Frequent exposure to noise/sound.