Elementary Music Educator

Position Type: Full-Time Elementary Music Educator
Locations: Waltham Public Schools Elementary Schools

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a passionate energetic and student-centered Elementary Music Educator to join our Fine and Performing Arts Department and elementary school teaching teams. The ideal candidate will inspire students through engaging and developmentally appropriate general music instruction that fosters musical growth creativity collaboration and confidence.

The Elementary Music Teacher will provide foundational music instruction and meaningful musical experiences for students across the elementary grades. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive standards-based music instruction and the ability to create welcoming learning environments that support students with diverse backgrounds abilities and levels of musical experience.

A valid Massachusetts teaching license in Music is required.

• Develop and implement engaging standards-based music lessons appropriate for elementary-aged students.
• Teach foundational music concepts including rhythm melody harmony movement singing listening improvisation composition and performance skills.
• Foster creativity collaboration confidence self-expression and a lifelong appreciation for music.
• Create a positive inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation growth and musical exploration.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varied learning needs backgrounds abilities and levels of musical experience.
• Introduce students to a wide range of musical genres composers cultures and traditions through singing movement listening performance and creative activities.
• Incorporate developmentally appropriate movement games instruments and music technology into instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers music department colleagues administrators and families to support student success and program growth.
• Assess student progress through performances observations classroom participation projects and student reflection.
• Organize and prepare students for concerts performances school events and community music experiences.
• Maintain and manage classroom instruments music library materials equipment and learning spaces to ensure safe and organized learning environments.
• Communicate effectively with students families colleagues and administrators regarding student growth and program expectations.
• Participate actively in school initiatives professional learning opportunities department collaboration and district meetings.
• Stay current with best practices in music education and incorporate technology and contemporary instructional practices into music instruction when appropriate.

Bachelors degree in Music Education Music Performance or a related field required. Masters degree preferred.

Valid Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Music.

• Prior experience teaching elementary general music preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and inclusive classroom practices preferred.
• Experience directing elementary performances ensembles or musical activities is preferred.

• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate music instruction for elementary students.
• Strong vocal and general music pedagogy skills including experience with singing movement and classroom instruments.
• Ability to create engaging culturally responsive and student-centered music learning experiences.
• Strong classroom management communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering equity inclusion creativity and access within music education.

• Experience integrating technology into music instruction.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience organizing concerts performances and community music events.
• Experience collaborating across grade levels and interdisciplinary teams.
• Active involvement as a performer conductor or practicing musician.

At Waltham Public Schools we are committed to fostering vibrant and inclusive music programs that provide all students with opportunities to develop musicianship creativity collaboration and self-expression through music. Our elementary music teachers play an important role in helping students build confidence communication skills creativity and a lifelong appreciation for music.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative school community dedicated to supporting student learning creativity and belonging through the arts.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Salary: As per the WEA Contract

Salary ranges can be found at:
Waltham Public Schools Contracts and Evaluations

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of

race color religion disability national origin gender gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in

Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We

value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and

experiences to our schools and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history

committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of

color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Required Experience:

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