Everett High School Music​/Band Teacher

Everett High School Music/Band Teacher

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Job : 5815563

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Visual & Performing Arts Director and the EHS Principal, the Music Teacher is responsible for teaching beginner to advanced pedagogical concepts to students in grades 9-12 while assisting the staff of the schools in the improvement/appreciation of standards-based music instruction. A successful candidate will bring enthusiasm towards developing a program that helps students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through daily lessons on band instruments (brass, winds, percussion), piano, and classroom instruments, in a group setting as well as Music Appreciation and Music Theory.

The candidate will engage students through modeling, reading, listening, and playing the instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Arts and district-provided curriculums.
• Ability to teach group Piano lessons from beginner to advanced, to students at EHS, in a dedicated piano lab.
• Collaborate with the instrumental music team to plan and deliver school-based and district wide concerts throughout the year: a Holiday Concert, a Spring Band Concert, and additional events throughout the school year (i.e. Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, etc).
• Maintain care and responsibility for school-owned items, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Coordinate repairs to instruments as required.
• Assess each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding, and provide feedback to students to improve their performance and skills.
• Support selecting appropriate music, curriculum books, and instructional aides to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
• Engage frequently with fellow Music Department educators from across the district on cooperative projects, ensembles, and curricula.
• Use the district's available technology and virtual curricula to create engaging lessons and supports linked with 21st-century skills.
• Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students, limit disruptions, and create a sense of belonging.
• Incorporate social-emotional learning standards and curriculum that promote a sense of belonging, inclusion, self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
• Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for multilingual learners.
• Using evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices to provide equitable opportunities for grade-level learning.
• Creates and maintains a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.
• Communicate with students’ families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events, as assigned by the Head Teacher for Music, Visual & Performing Arts Director, School Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

Requirements:

• Minimum B.M. in Music Education or B.A. in Musical Fine Arts
• Valid Massachusetts teacher certification in Music Education, Secondary level
• Knowledge of National and MA standards for music education as basis for instruction.
• Willingness to collaborate with fellow building specialists and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and professionalism always.
• Proficiency playing the piano and band instruments (brass, winds, percussion).

Preferred

Qualification:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in an urban public school setting. Experience working with diverse language groups and modifying instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to enhance instruction and support student engagement.
• Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication apps, Google G‑Suite Apps,…