K-5 Elementary Music Teacher 2025-2026
K-5 Elementary Music Teacher 2025-2026
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USD 70000 - 80000
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Job Description
Who We Are Seeking to Join Us
La Cima School seeks an inspiring music teacher who is responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K5th Grade and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. The music teacher helps students grow in their enjoyment appreciation and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing moving to music playing of instruments and listening. Performs other duties directly related to this job description.
Teacher Qualifications
- 3 years of classroom experience as a teacher in K5 environment preferred
- Bachelors Degree required in Music or Music Education Masters Degree preferred
- NYS Teaching Certification (or eligible for reciprocity) Certification strongly preferred
- Data driven orientation to instruction
- Passionate about social justice and educational equality
- Demonstrates evidence of investing families colleagues and community members in the success of all students
- Belief in and embodiment of La Cimas CARE Principles and theory of change
- Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels
- Strong instrumental skills including piano accompaniment
- Orff Kodaly or Dalcroze training strongly encouraged
Teacher Responsibilities
- Teaches general music to K5th grades including harmony appreciation history and ensemble.
- Teaches general styles of music including theory and musical notation.
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
- Provides opportunities for performances including chorus & musicals.
- Teaches singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
- Incorporates musical instruments and movement in lessons.
- Plans rehearses and directs students in three musical programs for school and community.
- Differentiates music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
- Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly productive environment during classes practice group rehearsals and music performances.
- Evaluates each students musical growth and provides opportunities for every student to contribute to group performances.
- Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
- Maintains care/responsibility for schoolowned music musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
- Cooperates with Head of School and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies open house parent meetings and seasonal programs.
- Deep knowledge of NYS Learning Standards for the Arts in Music.
Planning:Adhere to La Cimas mission and educational philosophy including all curriculum; Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area(s) they teach; Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and grade level expectations; Effectively plan with grade level team; Work together with specialty teachers to create interdisciplinary units of study.
Invest Scholars and Families:Create a joyful and engaging classroom environment that encourages students positive interactions with other students and grownups and mirrors schoolwide expectations; Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management consistent with schoolwide expectations; Communicate with parents consistently as often as necessary to provide information learn more about students and share student successes; Prepare progress reports and lead family conferences.
Professional Development:Participate in a variety of staff development programs including summer institute and throughout the year; Participate in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional growth plan.
Cultural Adherence:Work collaboratively with grade level and schoolwide team to develop a culture of learning both inside and outside of the classroom; Recognize the importance of living and teaching our core principles every day; Consistently model a learning orientation for children and colleagues. Perform other duties to support the ongoing development of La Cima as deemed appropriate by school leadership.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
