Elementary General Music Teacher en Arlington Public Schools

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. 

The Arlington Public Schools has an opening for a general music teacher at the Dallin Elementary School. We are seeking a dynamic and talented music educator who demonstrates strong pedagogical, musical, and vocal skills. They will work collaboratively in a team of highly motivated and dedicated Dallin School and K-12 Performing Arts Department educators.

The successful candidate exhibits dynamic interpersonal skills to motivate and engage students, and can maintain and enhance enthusiastic engagement in music-making in a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment. A strong background in the major elementary classroom music methodologies, singing, and elementary level repertoire and materials is essential. Training in First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege is a plus. Responsibilities of the position include teaching general music classes for students in grades K-5, and chorus for students in grade 4 and 5.

Arlington is located in the immediate metropolitan Boston area within close proximity to internationally acclaimed arts and cultural institutions and major universities. Arlington embraces a vibrant and diverse artistic and cultural life that is woven throughout its public school and community programs.

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure in Music PK-12 is required.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be hired as a teacher on the teacher's salary scale and will be a member of the Arlington Education Association, Unit A.

Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.  

The Salary Schedule is on our website.  Salary placement is based on Education and Experience. 

All employees must have a criminal background check - CORI and Fingerprinting - prior to beginning work.