Trumpet Teacher th and 5th Grade

Village Community School seeks to hire a per diem Lower School Trumpet Teacher for 4th Grade and 5th Grade

Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Pay: $90 per 45-minute class

All prospective candidates should send a cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Love of Teaching and Learning - Have intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. Embody a caring and enthusiastic approach to education.
• Developmental Awareness - Understanding of developmental needs of children
• Promote Empathy and Respect - Ability to stimulate students’ interests in others – past and present – and heighten their appreciation of diversity in all forms.
• Grounded in Justice - Commitment to help create an anti-bias and equitable community and society. Consistently demonstrate knowledge of antiracist and social and emotional teaching practices.

The Trumpet Instructor teaches group classes for 4th and 5th grade students during the school day. The ideal candidate has experience working with groups of children in this age range in a school or other educational setting and possesses strong classroom management skills. Successful candidates are skilled at building positive relationships with students and creating an engaging, structured, and inclusive learning environment that fosters musical growth and confidence.

• Teach weekly group trumpet classes for 4th and 5th grade students. (Thursdays from 2-3:30)
• Develop students' foundational trumpet technique, music literacy, and performance skills.
• Create a positive and well-managed classroom environment that supports student engagement and learning.
• Build meaningful relationships with students that encourage musical growth, collaboration, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying levels of experience and proficiency.
• Prepare students for school performances and celebrations of learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support student growth and the goals of the music program.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate regularly with parents, caregivers, and school liaisons regarding student progress and program updates.
• Lead grade-level "Look Inside" parent events in late spring that showcase student learning and proficiency.

Village Community School develops self-motivated students who value the challenging and rewarding process of learning as an integral part of life. We choose to be a diverse community where equity, creativity and critical thinking are essential to the rigorous education we provide. Our graduates are skilled and confident, able to advocate for themselves and others. They are well prepared for high school and for their futures in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

Village Community School is strengthened and enriched by the diversity of our students, families and staff. We are committed to cultivating intellectual, social and emotional growth in an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives are essential to the rigorous education we provide.

Village Community School opened its doors to students in September 1970. To this day, VCS continues to be a leader in K-8 education. At VCS, our structure and program spur young minds to seek patterns and connections between subject matter, deepening understanding while fueling the curiosity that creates self-motivated critical thinkers. Exciting epiphanies happen every day  curriculum prepares students for a complex, interconnected world.

The K-8 years are critically important to a child’s academic and social development. At VCS, we devote all of our resources to helping students establish an unabashed love of learning and the resilient self-confidence that will serve them well for a lifetime. We take our students seriously. We know how sophisticated young minds can be when offered opportunities to tackle the big questions and stretch beyond typical expectations.

Our K-8 structure also provides many opportunities for students to be leaders. They best demonstrate what it means to value and encourage each other, developing rewarding relationships across age groups based on trust and mutual reliance.

VCS is deeply committed to diversity among our staff and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.