Music Teacher Pool

Job Title

Music Teacher

Music teachers are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction aligned to HCPSS curricular standards and learning objectives for an area of Fine Arts (in dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts) designed to foster 21st‑century skills, encompassing critical and creative thinking, self‑direction, perseverance, and accountability in the performing and making of works of art. The role involves comprehensive curriculum planning, assessment, and feedback aligned with Howard County Public School fine arts standards and course objectives for Creating, Responding, Presenting / Performing.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification:
  Music PreK‑12, Music Kindergarten‑12.

• Three previous years of teaching experience.

• Developing and implementing age‑appropriate unit and lesson plans that align with HCPSS fine arts standards and educational objectives.
• Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and creating a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore and develop their creative and artistic skills.
• Providing instruction in the fundamental techniques, theories, and concepts (specific to music, and visual arts) adapting instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Integrating technology, multimedia resources, and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance arts instruction and student engagement.
• Assessing student progress through various methods such as performances, exhibitions, portfolios, and written evaluations, while providing constructive feedback to support growth and development.
• Maintaining studio/classroom facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for arts instruction and student creativity.
• Managing, organizing, and maintaining instructional materials, equipment, and resources efficiently to support teaching and learning in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
• Adhering to budgetary guidelines and procurement procedures when purchasing supplies, costumes, props, and other materials needed for instruction.

This is a 10‑month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit.

Compensation follows the 10‑Month Teacher Salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

Retirement:
Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment. The annual contribution to the pension plan is 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.