Teacher, Beginner Orchestra 0.1 (3156)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a 0.1 Beginning Orchestra Teacher(Monday-Thursday) forthefour Natick Elementary Schools

Start date 8/24/2026

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative supportive and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high-quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe trusting respectful environment where learning is exciting dynamic and engaging and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff students and families and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Music Education Performance or related field; Masters preferred.

• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Music (PreK12) or eligibility to obtain one.

• Proficiency in violin viola cello and ensemble direction.

• Experience teaching and inspiring student musicians.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with diverse repertoire and culturally responsive teaching.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school culture.

• Background in arranging or adapting music for student ensembles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily 40-minute string orchestra rehearsals (four days per week).

• Select appropriate and engaging repertoire with the director of music and the middle school string dierctor that matches students skill levels.

• Prepare students for 2 performances throughout the school year.

• Provide instruction on technique ensemble playing and musical expression.

• Collaborate with school music staff especially string staff and the Director of Music to align curriculum measure excellence and spiral curriculum.

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Communicate with families regarding student progress and concert schedules.

Work Schedule:
With the right schedule there is an opportunity to also teach beginner string lessons at our instructor rate outside of these hours.

Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience and in accordance with the districts part-time educator scale.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity disability pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions physical and intellectual differences immigration status homeless status or any other class protected by law.

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