Lower School Music Teacher

Job Description

SUMMARY

The John Cooper School is seeking a Lower School Music Teacher for the 26/27 school year.

The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1,375 students, is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Lower School (Grades PreK –
5) is a dynamic, nurturing, and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our young learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach PK-1 music classes, and 5th grade choir, in the Lower School.
• Inspire students to explore musical concepts and principles through engaging learning experiences.
• Strong commitment to students’ progress, success, and social‑emotional well‑being.
• Plan and implement curriculum using current methodologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum across the division.
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate performances for parents and peers.
• Model lifelong learning for students with an openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms.
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Classroom work environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in elementary music education;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in elementary music education.
• Desire to actively participate in department, faculty, and team planning and learning sessions.
• Minimum of two (2) years applicable teaching experience preferred.
• Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals.

To Submit Application Materials:

Interested candidates will submit a single PDF that includes the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Education
• List of three Professional References – we will not contact references without candidate permission.

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.