Music Education Specialist

Ready to inspire a lifelong love of music in young learners? Join our vibrant Montessori community as a Part-Time Music Education Specialist, where you’ll spark joy, rhythm, and creative expression in children aged 3 through elementary.

• Position Type:
  Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Schedule:
  
  Approximately 6–8 hours per week during the academic year.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Typically includes instruction Mondays-Thursday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (3-6 year olds) and Friday, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm (Elementary), with occasional additional approved hours for rehearsals, performances, or special school events.
• Employment Term:
  School-year position (August–May)

The Music Education Specialist designs and implements a developmentally appropriate music program for Kindergarten (Mondays) and Elementary students (Fridays). The program supports whole-child development through singing, movement, rhythm, instrumental exploration, listening, and creative expression while complementing Montessori classroom learning. The Specialist cultivates confidence, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation of music by creating engaging musical experiences and meaningful performance opportunities.

• Build respectful, encouraging relationships with students.
• Foster creativity, confidence, and self-expression through music.
• Encourage participation, collaboration, and mutual respect during musical experiences.
• Support students in developing listening skills, concentration, and positive peer interactions.
• Design and implement a sequence of developmentally appropriate music lessons for Kindergarten and Elementary students.
• Align instruction with Montessori philosophy, developmental goals, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for music.
• Introduce students to rhythm, melody, beat, tempo, dynamics, musical form, notation, and expressive performance through active participation.
• Incorporate singing, movement, instruments, games, music appreciation, and creative exploration into lessons.
• Expose students to a variety of musical genres, cultures, and traditions that support Cosmic Education and global understanding.
• Differentiate instruction to encourage participation and success for all learners.

• Coordinate with classroom teachers to complement and extend classroom studies whenever appropriate.
• Integrate music into cultural studies, seasonal celebrations, and school traditions.
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers on topics related to music, movement, and performance.
• Support school-wide celebrations and community-building events through music.

• Plan, organize, and prepare students for school music performances and special musical events throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with administration and classroom teachers regarding performance logistics and scheduling.
• Additional hours may be approved for concerts, rehearsals, and other special events outside the regular teaching schedule.

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, or a related field (preferred).
• Appropriate music education certification or equivalent teaching experience.
• Experience teaching children 3-12 years old.
• Experience working in a Montessori environment (preferred).
• Experience with Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, or similar child-centered music approaches (preferred).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families from diverse backgrounds.