Teacher- Music

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,420; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Teacher – Music for Washington Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves providing engaging music education to students while fostering a positive learning environment.

Applicants should possess an appropriate Arizona Department of Education teaching certification and demonstrate effective communication skills and knowledge of state standards. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and evaluating student progress.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Education teaching certification for the position.
• Demonstrates knowledge of district curriculum and instructional materials.
• Is willing to participate in district training for coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction through planned lessons.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.
• Create and lead engaging learning activities.

Skills

Knowledge of state and national standards

Effective communication skills

Flexibility and organization

Education

Arizona Department of Education teaching certification

Job description

Teacher – Music

Washington Elementary School District 6, Royal Palm – Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5711212
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Position Type: Part‑Time
• Salary: $50,000 to $77,420 per year
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Music Education; Classroom Teacher > Title I

Job Description

Under general direction, incumbents provide quality instruction through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents. Creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed.

Essential Functions

• Teaches district‑approved curriculum and Arizona State standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Maintains knowledge of grade‑level content and standards for the students served.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education teaching certification for the position hired.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety identity verified fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge and Skills Required

These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Supports the school and district mission and vision.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishes rapport with peers and parents.
• Is willing to participate in district training for coaching.
• Demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age in employment or any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures, contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: 602‑347‑2622
• Email: [e-mail]