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Music Teacher for K-8

Mission Union Elementary
Soledad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Music Teacher for K-8 at Mission Union Elementary

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Until Filled

Date Posted
1/15/2026
Contact
Dr. R. Espinoza
831 744 0415
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$57,931 - $76,238
Length of Work Year
184 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Mission School, as part of the Mission Union Elementary School District, is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging candidate to teach music to students ranging from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Candidates should be comfortable with teaching the California Arts Standards for Public Schools in music for these grade levels, with a focus on harmonizing instruments, ensembles, composition and theory, and integrating technology. The classroom music teacher is responsible for classroom instruction in areas for which the teacher is credentialed and authorized to teach. The teacher assesses student needs in relation to curriculum objectives and applies a program consistent with identified learning needs, curriculum objectives, and instructional materials, using appropriate teaching strategies, and assessing students progress. Creates and manages a teaching environment conducive to student learning and communicates regularly with parents regarding student academic and social progress. Provides supervision of all students during designated hours, and if assigned, during before and after school activities. The teacher shall be held accountable for the safety and welfare of all students. Assists in planning and implementing parent involvement activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS D.O.J. Background Check Passing of Tuberculosis Screening Letter of introduction 3 Letter of Recommendation (Dated within the last 12 months) Resume Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential or Letter from University of Pending Completion of Credential Coursework Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university An appropriate California teaching credential (Multiple Subject and/or Specialization in Music Instruction) Experience: Successful experience teaching Music in grades K-12 is recommended. Previous experience working with elementary school students in an educational setting is desirable. Music STEAAAMM experience is desirable

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS D.O.J. Background Check Passing of Tuberculosis Screening Letter of introduction 3 Letter of Recommendation (Dated within the last 12 months) Resume Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential or Letter from University of Pending Completion of Credential Coursework Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university An appropriate California teaching credential (Multiple Subject and/or Specialization in Music Instruction) Experience: Successful experience teaching Music in grades K-12 is recommended. Previous experience working with elementary school students in an educational setting is desirable. Music STEAAAMM experience is desirable

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