Lower School Music Teacher

Division:
Lower School

Job Title:

Lower School Music Teacher Status:
Exempt, full-time school year Salary: $75,000 to $105,000

ABOUT POLYFounded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit.

Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.

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Reporting to the Director of the Lower School, the Lower School Music Teacher will take a student-centered approach and align with the school’s mission to support students' academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional growth. Polytechnic School seeks a vibrant and highly skilled educator to lead the general and vocal music program for students in kindergarten through grade
5. This teacher will design and implement a developmentally appropriate music curriculum that fosters creativity, musical understanding, collaboration, vocal development, general instrumental exploration, and joyful performance.

As an essential member of the Lower School faculty and K-12 Performing Arts Department, the Lower School Music Teacher will support and continue to develop the school’s Performing Arts scope and sequence in music, including note reading, rhythm, musical styles and forms, composers, music history, vocal technique, and diverse repertoire. The teacher will prepare students for major Lower School performances, including the Winter Sing and End-of-Year Sing, while creating meaningful opportunities for students to experience music as an important part of community life.

This position requires close collaboration with homeroom teachers, Performing Arts colleagues, administrators, families, and the broader K-12 community.

Responsibilities Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Performance Design and implement a scaffolded music curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 5 that supports musical understanding, creativity, skill development, and joyful participation.

Teach general music, vocal music, music appreciation, rhythm, note reading, musical styles and forms, composers, music history, and diverse repertoire.

Lead students in vocal development, ensemble singing, creative expression, collaborative performance, and instrumental exploration, including percussion and Orff instruments as appropriate.

Plan, rehearse, direct, and manage major Lower School performances, including the Winter Sing and End-of-Year Sing, while maintaining a supportive and joyful rehearsal environment.

Oversee performance logistics, including repertoire selection, staging, rehearsal planning, communication, and coordination with the Performing Arts Department.

Collaboration, Communication, and Student Support Collaborate with Performing Arts colleagues to support a cohesive K-12 music program and clear student progression.

Work with Lower School homeroom teachers to integrate musical…