Music Teacher: School Year 2026-27

Position Title

Anticipated Teacher - Music

Classification: 102, Certified CEA

Reports To:

Building Principal

Effective Date:
August 2026

CREC seeks talented Music teachers for the 2026-27 School Year at its magnet schools. The role supports a diverse student body in a social justice mindset setting.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district and national music standards, goals, and objectives.
• Promote a safe and conducive classroom environment for individualized and small‑group instruction.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for Music—specific to grade, instrumental, choral or general music—and translate lesson plans into learning experiences that develop sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize instructional time.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small‑group instruction as needed.
• Plan, coordinate rehearsals for, and direct students in musical programs (including scheduled performances and concerts) and performances outside the classroom.
• Encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by school administration.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in education or related discipline.
• 049 Certification.

Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, ability to focus on multiple tasks, and occasional off‑site field experiences.

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability & Short‑Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution, if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement and Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Professional learning opportunities through CREC University
• 15% tuition discount at Springfield College.

CREC strives to confront racism and prejudice. We respect people of all identifiers: race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, veteran status.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.