Elementary Itinerant Music Teacher (Temporary Contract

Elementary Itinerant Music Teacher

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* * Positions Open Until Filled For The 2026 - 2027 School Year * * * *
* * Looking For Experienced, Credentialed Music Teachers To Work At Elementary Schools * * *

Brief Description Of Position:
The Elementary Itinerant Music Teacher provides standards-based general music instruction for students in Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6 at multiple assigned school sites. The teacher develops and implements a comprehensive, sequential music program aligned with the California Arts Standards that fosters creativity, collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and a lifelong appreciation for music. The teacher travels between school sites, collaborates with site administrators and classroom teachers, and provides engaging musical experiences that support the academic and social-emotional development of all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Credentials Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Music (Single

Education:

Subject Music or appropriate Multiple Subject with Music authorization). Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience:

Successful teaching experience in elementary music education preferred. Personal Demonstrates professionalism, positive rapport, and strong communication Qualities: skills;
Ability to relate effectively with students, parents, administrators, and staff;
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices;
Ability to meet district standards for physical and mental health

Desirable Experience with Orff, Kodály, Music Learning Theory, or similar pedagogical approaches;
Professional Experience directing elementary ensembles (band preferred, ukulele, guitar, recorder;

Experience:

Ability to integrate technology into music instruction.

Application Procedures:
Submission of the application and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
1. Completed certificated teaching application via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 2. Current resume summarizing educational preparation and experience.
3. Three (3) current professional letters of reference from current and/or past supervisors (within 1 year) 4. Copy of Credential(s) 5. EL Authorization if not embedded in credential
6. Official transcripts of all university or college course work completed. 7. T.B. Clearance (within 60 days) 8. Finger Print Clearance (upon hiring) Please submit a completed application and required documents via EDJOIN. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Please see job description for complete duties Equal Opportunity

Employer:

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application acceptance, testing, selection, and hiring process and employment.