Job Description:

The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a full time (1.0FTE) music teacher to work at multiple schools in our 4th through 8th grade Conservatory program. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated educator to inspire, foster creativity, and instill a love of music in our students. This position offers an exciting opportunity to nurture students’ talents and cultivate a lifelong passion for music. We are looking for a collaborative and creative educator who is committed to providing high-quality instruction and creating enriching experiences for students of all backgrounds, experience levels and abilities in our robust music program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach 4th grade instrumental classes in one or multiple wind, brass or percussion instruments
• Teach 5th grade band classes consisting of wind, brass and percussion
• Teach mixed-grade 6th through 8th grade band classes consisting of wind, brass and percussion
• Teach one or more 6th through 8th grade Conservatory classes other than band, which may include Music Production (digital music class using a DAW), Guitar/Ukulele Ensemble, Music Exploration (middle school general music class)
• Follow and adapt a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards and meets the needs and interests of students, differentiating to reach and support all students
• Maintain safe and efficient classroom spaces including the setup and breakdown for band and instrumental classes
• Attend Performing Arts Department meetings and participate in the greater school community
• While this position is currently focused on the above areas, we also have a strings and orchestra program and welcome candidates with strings experience (but not required)

Required Qualifications:

• Instrumental music teaching and/or performance experience
• Ability to teach one or multiple band instruments (wind, brass and/or percussion)
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and establish positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset and a willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school community
• Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one’s teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others
• Ability to be open to constructive critique of supervisors, administrators, and colleagues
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty
• Ability to travel to multiple schools in the Public Schools of Brookline throughout the school day
• Massachusetts DESE teacher certification in Music
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Interest in directing town-wide band (additional stipend)

Reports To:

The K-12 Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator and school building administrators

Application Instructions:

In your cover letter, please address the following:

• Summarize your prior teaching and/or working experience in music and any other aspects of music and related fields
• Specify what instruments you play (primary and secondary) and to what level (beginning, intermediate or advanced)
• Describe what you would bring to this position and to our school, as well as any other related experience you wish to share
• Share any other information that you feel is relevant to what makes you a good candidate for this position

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.