Music; Pre-K-5) Teacher; FTE

Music (Pre-K-5) Teacher (60% FTE)

Rivendell Interstate School District Samuel Morey Elementary
- Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps Westshire Elementary
- West Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5893035

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Westshire Elementary School and Samuel Morey Elementary School, serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, are located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley near Dartmouth College. We are seeking a highly qualified and inspiring part-time Music Teacher to join our school communities.

The Music Teacher is responsible for providing engaging music instruction to students in Pre-K through Grade 5 and collaborating with classroom teachers and other staff to foster an appreciation of music throughout the school community.

The successful candidate will help students develop their enjoyment, appreciation, confidence, and performance skills in music through a variety of planned and developmentally appropriate experiences, including:

• Singing and vocal development
• Movement and dance
• Playing and exploring musical instruments
• Music listening and appreciation
• Creative music-making and performance
• Opportunities to connect music with classroom learning and other areas of the curriculum

The Music Teacher will also perform other duties directly related to the position and participate as a collaborative member of the school community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organization and classroom management skills
• A passion for teaching music to elementary-aged children
• The ability to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate music experiences
• A willingness to collaborate with classroom teachers and integrate music into learning across the school
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• An understanding of and commitment to supporting students' social-emotional development

Familiarity with the Game Plan Music Curriculum, Feierabend's First Steps in Music, and/or Conversational Solfege is a plus.

Our teachers use Responsive Classroom approaches and trauma-informed practices to teach and reinforce expected behaviors while supporting the social-emotional growth of our students. We seek educators who are invested in forming strong, positive relationships with students and families and who understand that these relationships are integral to a successful learning environment.

Our district provides a supportive administration, mentorship, and a collaborative school community. We value educators who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to helping every child discover the joy of learning.

If you are passionate about music education and excited about helping elementary students develop a lifelong appreciation for music, we encourage you to apply.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $48,356 to $96,228 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Samuel Morey Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District.

Rivendell is a preK-12 school district and serves three Vermont towns (Fairlee, West Fairlee and Vershire) and one New Hampshire town (Orford).Rivendell is located in the picturesque four-season Upper Valley near Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The District also includes beautiful Lake Morey and Lake Fairlee and has a 37-mile hiking trail that connects the four towns.

There are a number of higher education institutions close to our towns, including:
Dartmouth College, Plymouth State University, Community College of Vermont, Norwich University, Vermont College of Fine Arts, and Goddard College.

Teachers can opt into either the Vermont or New Hampshire teacher retirement program., Westshire Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District.

Rivendell Interstate School District was the first K-12 interstate school district in the United States. It is now a preK-12 school…