Teacher - Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General [Part-Time 0.6FTE], Gr. K-6 (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a qualified Band/General Music Teacher to join a community dedicated to high achievement and equity. This role involves teaching music classes, crafting tailored programs, and preparing students for performances, making it ideal for passionate educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid teaching license required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. by start date is mandatory.
• Fluency in official languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Band and Music classes.
• Develop a comprehensive music program tailored to students' needs.
• Prepare students for performances.

Skills

Accountability for Student Achievement

Communicating Content Knowledge

Providing Equitable & Effective Instruction

Cultural Proficiency

Parent/Family Engagement

Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels)

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Band/General Music Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of educators. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers committed to high achievement, equity, and innovation.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

• Teach Band and Music classes
• Develop a comprehensive music program tailored to students' needs
• Accompany elementary general music performances using guitar or piano
• Provide instrumental instruction in brass, woodwind, and percussion, including planning, implementation, and assessment
• Prepare students for school and community ensemble performances
• Review instructional materials for bias using the 7 Forms of Bias Protocol
• Maintain inventory of instruments and sheet music
• Apply effective teaching techniques such as Orff, First Steps/Conversational Solfege, or Gordon Learning Theory
• Specialization in brass or woodwind family is preferred

Core Competencies

Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, BPS emphasizes the following skills:

1. Accountability for Student Achievement
2. Communicating Content Knowledge
3. Providing Equitable & Effective Instruction
4. Cultural Proficiency
5. Parent/Family Engagement
6. Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels)
• Meet all state and federal licensing requirements to be considered Highly Qualified
• Authorization to work in the U.S. by start date

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in urban schools
• Fluency in one of BPS's official languages (Spanish, Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali)
• Certification in core content and additional areas such as Moderate Disabilities or ESL
• Strength in brass or woodwind instruments

Terms

BTU, Group I

For salary details, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr.

Additional Information

School hours vary; some schools have extended days under the "Schedule A" ELT agreement.

Boston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].