Music Teacher - Elementary School

Music Teacher - Elementary School

Wachusett Regional School District (MA) Mayo Elementary School – Holden, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026.
Job : 5770276.
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled.
Position Type: Full‑Time.

Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment. Provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways. Empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities. Partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Core Values:

• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Inclusivity
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Responsibility

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, Master’s preferred. Subject‑matter expertise.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for the applicable grade level and subject area. SEI endorsement required.
• Experience: Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and colleagues. Ability to design and deliver rigorous, standards‑based instruction and differentiate to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and advanced learners. Skilled in using student data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and support students’ social, emotional, and academic growth within a collaborative, multi‑tiered system of supports.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Plan, organize, and deliver high‑quality, Massachusetts standards‑aligned lessons using culturally and linguistically sustaining practices through district‑approved materials and curricula. Adapt lessons to meet diverse student needs and learning styles. Develop and implement both content and language objectives for every lesson to support linguistic growth and academic progress.
• Student Support: Actively participate in the implementation of the MTSS framework, monitoring student progress, identifying academic or behavioral challenges, and providing appropriate interventions through data platforms. Available beyond the regular workday to assist students with extra help and support as needed.
• Assessment: Monitor student performance through formative and summative assessments, assignments, student observations, and other tools. Provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that fosters student engagement and promotes academic and behavioral success.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues, administrators, and support staff in Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction using high quality instructional materials and research‑based strategies. Participate in school‑based committees, professional development, and faculty meetings. Maintain professionalism and high moral standards. Co‑plan and support multilingual learners with ESL/ELD specialists.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and any concerns. Participate in parent‑teacher conferences and school events. Use translation and interpretation services as needed to ensure equitable access to information for all families.
• Professional Learning: Actively pursue and implement professional development strategies and learnings in the classroom, integrate emerging technologies, and align with evolving district and Massachusetts state education vision, initiatives, and policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a classroom setting and adapt to a dynamic school environment.
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials, setting up classroom activities, and moving throughout the school building.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks as required by Massachusetts state law and School Committee policies.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Contact Information:

• Kristin Moffat, Principal
• Mayo Elementary School
• Phone: 508‑829‑3203
• Email: