Music Teacher

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music

Date Posted:
10/16/2025

Location:
Westwood Elementary School

Portland Public Schools: Music Teacher (part-time)

Portland Public Schools seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a shared time music teacher at St. Patricks School Portland and Sts. Peter and Paul Ionia. The desired candidate will continue the current music schedule while working with Portland Public Schools to expand the program to develop a Middle School and High School Band and/or Choir at St. Patricks.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

Knowledge of MTSS and PBIS to support student needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness to coach or serve as an advisor for extracurricular activities including developing programs
Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment common sense and a calm demeanor
Impeccable character a good sense of humor and compassion for students families and staff

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Music Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate JQ or JX
Knowledge and experience in a music setting regarding curriculum development/implementation classroom management and music theory.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be familiar with State and Federal standards for performing arts.
Basic piano proficiency to accompany vocal performances.
Experience teaching: beginning level vocal music and reading music introductions to instruments and performing at large ensemble capacities

Position Details:

Title: Part-Time Shared Time Music Teacher
Reports to: Westwood Elementary Principal
Calendar: Monday and Tuesday full days school calendar
Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Posting date: October 16 2025
Application deadline: until filled

Application Process:

Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: or apply online at:

Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position

A current resume with reference contact information
Copies of all university transcripts
Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance
Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation

Christopher Kenroy Principal

Westwood Elementary School

883 Cross St

Portland MI 48875

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Christopher Kenroy Principal at or .

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/MusicDate Posted:10/16/2025Location:Westwood Elementary SchoolPortland Public Schools: Music Teacher (part-time) Portland Public Schools seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a shared time music teacher at St. Patricks...