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Elementary Music Teacher

Stratford School

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Elementary Music Teacher

San Jose, CA
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Join Stratford School, a WASC-accredited private school in California, focusing on STEAM, STEM, and early childhood education, in a part-time music teacher role supporting elementary students.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in piano
  • Experience teaching children
  • Strong sight-reading skills
  • Knowledge of vocal techniques
  • Ability to develop lesson plans

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Education
  • Experience with children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate

Full job description

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Music Teacher, where you will engage Elementary students at our Stratford School in San Jose. You will play a vital role in cultivating students’ appreciation for music and helping them develop foundational skills in both instrumental and vocal performance.

Wage Range: $26.00-$43.00

Status: Part Time Flexible Schedule

Location: San Jose, CA

Opportunities for Advancement within our growing network of schools

Supportive Work Culture grounded in collaboration, growth, and excellence

Beautiful Private School Campus in the heart of Silicon Valley

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging, age-appropriate music lessons across grade levels

  • Incorporate the piano as the primary instrument of instruction, while integrating a variety of other instruments

  • Teach music reading skills, transposition techniques, and basic music composition

  • Instruct students in basic vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, pitch, diction, harmony, and scale work

  • Foster a positive classroom environment

  • Collaborate with faculty to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities

  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and growth

  • Maintain a vibrant, organized classroom conducive to active participation

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field from an accredited college or university

  • Proficiency in piano, with the ability to teach and accompany students

  • Strong music sight-reading and transposition skills

  • Experience composing original music is a plus

  • Ability to teach fundamental vocal techniques and group singing

  • Prior experience teaching or working with children in an educational setting is preferred

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage students, parents, and colleagues

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
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