Elementary School Music Teacher

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Headwaters School a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving over 500 students across its three campuses in Austin TX is seeking a part-time Music Teacher in our Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year.

At Headwaters our guides nurture a school culture that promotes a growth mindset a collaborative spirit a joyful environment and the achievement of high expectations. Our faculty and staff ensure all members of our school community understand their role in advancing issues of belonging and inclusion. Headwaters School supports the professional growth of our school faculty in order to contribute to their feelings of fulfillment to provide a model of lifelong learning for our students and to advance the strategic goals of the school.

Our faculty members are responsible for bringing our Purpose statement to life: to cultivate identity formation foster empathy and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the addition they guide our students to live authentically think expansively and create bravely. We invite our students guides staff parents and trustees to be Peacemakers Advocates Creators and Thinkers.

The Elementary Music Guide reports directly to our Elementary School Director. Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree and knowledge of Montessori educational philosophy. Candidates will also be prepared to participate in the life of the school.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required degree in Music Music Education or a related field preferred
At least two years prior experience teaching music in an elementary school setting
Extensive knowledge of a variety of music styles repertoire and teaching methods
Ability to teach instrumental skills
Must possess a joyful and positive approach to working with elementary school-aged children
A commitment to personal and professional development
Strong commitment to equity inclusion and belonging practices and curriculum in the classroom
Is a creative individual and a collaborative team player
Ability to maintain calm and focus
Operates with a high level of integrity
Highly organized & tech savvy
Advanced Degree preferred

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Support students through their classroom experience
Research and create curriculum that supports the development of the cognitive emotional social physical and spiritual growth of the child
Maintain communication that supports an understanding of the schools program develops positive relationships with the school community and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community
Maintain an on-going dialogue with the Academic Director and Learning Specialist to coordinate curriculum integration and implementation
Establish a positive relationship with parents of the community and maintain regular communication with regard to their childs specific needs as well as helping to develop an understanding of the Music curriculum
Actively participate in school functions including Open Houses Parent Orientations campus fundraisers etc.
Participate in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations self evaluations interim and annual performance evaluations and annual goal-setting
Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school premises
Serve as an ambassador of the Schools mission and philosophy
Perform other duties as assigned

This is a part-time salaried exempt position and compensation is competitive for the greater Austin area. The school offers a wide-range of benefits including generous paid time off 401(k) employer matching on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback.

Interested applicants should email a resume cover letter and educational philosophy statement Leslie Hirsch Director of Human Resources at to apply or go to the Headwaters School Employment website School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit school Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color national origin religion gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local anti-discrimination law. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer promotion training discipline and all other terms conditions and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the Schools equal employment opportunity policy.

Required Experience:

Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required degree in Music Music Education or a related field preferred
At least two years prior experience teaching music in an elementary school setting
Extensive knowledge of a variety of music styles repertoire and teaching methods
Ability to teach instrumental skills
Must possess a joyful and positive approach to working with elementary school-aged children
A commitment to personal and professional development
Strong commitment to equity inclusion and belonging practices and curriculum in the classroom
Is a creative individual and a collaborative team player
Ability to maintain calm and focus
Operates with a high level of integrity
Highly organized & tech savvy
Advanced Degree preferred

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Support students through their classroom experience
Research and create curriculum that supports the development of the cognitive emotional social physical and spiritual growth of the child
Maintain communication that supports an understanding of the schools program develops positive relationships with the school community and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community
Maintain an on-going dialogue with the Academic Director and Learning Specialist to coordinate curriculum integration and implementation
Establish a positive relationship with parents of the community and maintain regular communication with regard to their childs specific needs as well as helping to develop an understanding of the Music curriculum
Actively participate in school functions including Open Houses Parent Orientations campus fundraisers etc.
Participate in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations self evaluations interim and annual performance evaluations and annual goal-setting
Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school premises
Serve as an ambassador of the Schools mission and philosophy
Perform other duties as assigned