Music Teacher

Pine Point School seeks a joyful, inspiring part-time music teacher responsible for teaching music from grade 4 through grade 9. Candidates should be passionate about music education and teaching Lower and Middle School students. Candidates should demonstrate a desire and ability to collaborate with colleagues across the grades in a progressive educational environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission of helping students develop a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to reaching solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.

Music plays a vital role in the school's community. Instruction is provided through a collaborative, active, and engaging curriculum. The candidate must be committed to integrating music with the curriculum throughout the school and be willing to work with a dynamic and creative team. The music teacher will help all learners grow in their appreciation, enjoyment, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences. The music teacher will be responsible for producing schoolwide performances, demonstrations of learning, and end-of-year celebrations. The position includes instructing in our Evergreen program, writing report cards/comments, conferencing with parents, and maintaining consistent communication with colleagues and parents of students. Full participation through advising, leading co-curricular programs, and field trips is expected in our school environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music required; degree in Music Education preferred
• Three years of music teaching experience is preferred
• Proficiency in instrumental instruction and leading a student band
• Promote a supportive, responsive, social-emotional approach that activates musical appreciation and creativity regardless of learning profile and skill level.
• Have strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess the interest and technological skills to teach and share performances digitally
• A warm personality, energy, a sense of humor, an ability to collaborate with colleagues, and an interest in leading and participating in school-wide events
• Facilitate a diverse curriculum and an inclusive music experience for students
• Familiarity with classroom-based instrumental approaches such as Orff, Kodaly, Gordon, etc.
• Ability to organize & lead school-wide events involving music (e.g., musicals, choral and instrumental performances, and school celebrations)
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly; provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress.
• Experience with student-centered teaching, project-based learning, interdisciplinary curriculum planning, and authentic measures of student learning If interested, please forward to Diana Owen, Head of School:
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • List of professional references Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled. To: Diana Owen, Head of School