Elementary Music Teacher

Oakwood School is an independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students come to Oakwood for an outstanding, balanced academic program led by expert, passionate teachers who foster confident self-expression and self-discovery. Our diverse community, thriving on an expansive campus, provides a home for an extended family of learners. Here, we share our unwavering commitment to a more intentional education.

Oakwood School fosters a learning environment where meaningful peer relationships and strong teacher interactions create a foundation for student growth. We believe that students thrive when they feel supported and encouraged to take risks, embracing a growth mindset as a key pillar of learning. Our educators cultivate a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located in beautiful suburban Morgan Hill, CA, Oakwood offers its faculty convenient access to many amenities, such as shops, restaurants, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The world-class resources of Silicon Valley, Stanford University, the University of California‑Berkeley, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area are only a short drive away.

Oakwood School is seeking an outstanding full time elementary music teacher for our lower school preschool‑5th grade. This position is for the 2026‑2027 year beginning in August 2026.

• Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum as a music education teacher
• Design, and produce annual music recitals/concerts for kindergarten‑5th Grade
• Work in partnership and collaborate with other teachers, educators, parents, and specialists to develop curriculum, plan trips, and coordinate special projects as related to the position
• Work and communicate effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports, newsletters, and other school‑approved channels
• Be a positive and contributing member of the Oakwood community
• Fulfill campus responsibilities including break supervision, crosswalk duty, or other duties as assigned
• Participate in Admission events, including Open House, New Student Orientation, and applicant interviews
• Attend various staff meetings, Back‑to‑School Nights, and other events as directed

• Embody Oakwood School's mission and values
• Support and follow school policies and procedures

• Passion for music and working with young children and their families
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Personable and warm demeanor with high academic expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology

• A minimum of 2‑years of previous experience teaching music at the early childhood and secondary level or equivalent professional experience relevant to working with students
• Content and pedagogical expertise

• A bachelor's degree in your specific or related field

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms and hands, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10‑30 pounds
• Ability to speak and hear and see near and far
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to escort students to different classes, to recess and to field trips, etc
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
• Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional to frequent interruptions
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different environments with varying levels of noise, temperature, physical space, etc

This position has an expected salary range of $52,000 - $78,000.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and on‑site cardio and weight room.

Dependent children of employees receive tuition remission (one child no‑cost tuition/full‑time employee), financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and on‑site before and after school care.

Please visit Oakwood's Employment webpage to learn more and access a full listing of benefits.