Lower School Music Teacher, Part-time

The Steward School seeks an enthusiastic and committed music teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will include teaching classes in the Lower School (grades JK-5). This is a part-time faculty position reporting to the Director of Lower School.

Responsibilities

Core duties for this position include:

• Teaching sections of elementary music – planning and delivering creative and innovative instruction that develops music skills and enhances students’ knowledge.
• Ability to accompany student performances.
• Preparing for two annual music programs.
• Utilizing technology to facilitate instruction.
• Collaborating with fellow faculty and administrators.
• Familiarity with differentiated learning instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and major concentration in Music and/or Education is preferred. A Master’s or higher and Virginia K-12 Music Education Choral Music certification is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant classroom experience, including lower school instruction and independent school experience, are a plus.
• Technological proficiency in the classroom, including Google Educational apps, interactive whiteboards, and electronic grade books.
• Familiarity with differentiated learning instruction

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Genuine love of children and sense of humor.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Microsoft Office proficient, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Google Education and Rubicon a plus.
• Proven ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain confidentiality. 

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience and education

Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application. Please reference “Lower School Music Teacher, Part-time” as the position interested in. No calls or visits, please.