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Atlanta, GA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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At The Childrens School (TCS) our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we live. In fact our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlantas and the nations independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.
Our age 3 grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play and projectbased learning to engage students connect them to the community around them and encourage them to make a positive impact on our everchanging world.
The Childrens School seeks an experienced fulltime K 8th Music Teacher to start July 29 2025.
The Music Teacher at The Childrens School (TCS) is responsible for student learning in general music practice grades K8 classroom instruction and management and curriculum creation/implementation and for promoting a classroom culture committed to student engagement in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. This position oversees musical performances.
Day to day the Music Teacher will:
  • Motivate nurture and challenge students
  • Play a meaningful role in each students daily school life
  • Establish and maintain a creative selfdirected collaborative and culturally inclusive learning environment
  • Communicate collaborate plan and work effectively in teaching partnerships
  • Gather formative and formal feedback about student progress to guide student learning.
Required oncampus office hours are Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and are subject to change. As an exempt position job responsibilities include lesson/class planning family communication regarding student progress meetings evaluation of student work team planning professional development etc. which typically extends beyond office hours.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree
  • Applicable experience working with children through a child development lens
  • Understands early childhood development and early learners
  • Understands the identity development and learning process of early adolescents
  • Expertise in teaching Music
  • Skilled at establishing meaningful relationships with students as a critical foundation for student engagement and academic achievement
  • Possess the following characteristics:
    • Alignment with the TCS Philosophy of Learning and values
    • Alignment with progressive pedagogical practices
    • Childcenteredness
    • Authenticity
    • Contagious optimism and enthusiasm
    • Playfulness
    • Honesty and Integrity
    • Collaborationmindedness empathy selfawareness and reflective skills
    • Intrinsic motivation initiative and high standards
    • Adaptation resilience iterative mindset and willingness to take risks fail and recover
    • Critical thinking inquisitiveness and boundless curiosity and enthusiasm
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort in the use of digital technology and media
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Education Teaching and/or Music and at least three 3 years of experience teaching children in a classroom setting grades K8in Music.
  • Familiarity and experience with various musical instructional methods
  • Experience with Piano and/or string instrumental accompanist
  • Passion for and experience in the work of diversity equity and inclusion
The Childrens School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We believe that in order for children to fully sensitively and effectively engage in their communities they must possess strong local cultural and global competence. To that end we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin culture disability ethnicity gender expression gender identity age physical appearance race religious choice family structure sex sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.


Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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