Elementary Instrumental Music Brass (0.3 FTE)

The Arlington Public Schools is seeking a instrumental (Brass) teacher who has experience working with elementary age-children to provide group instrumental music instruction to students in grades 4 and 5 during the regular school day (AM) in the following areas:trumpet trombone horn tuba baritone euphonium.

Requirements: Experience teaching elementary-age children is required.

The successful candidates will demonstrate expertise on their instruments and a strong background in and knowledge of materials methods and the pedagogy associated with their instruments. Experience teaching elementary students in a large group setting is essential. Successful candidates will exhibit dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage elementary-age children and maintain and enhance enthusiastic participation in music making in a safe supportive and student-centered environment.

Bachelors degree in applied music or music education is required.

MA DESE licensure is preferred.

Salary is based on education and experience according to the AEA Unit A Contract and Salary Schedule.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.