What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Music Teacher position at Mountain West Montessori Academy?
A free public charter school in South Jordan, Utah, is now accepting applications for a **Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher**. We are seeking a joyful, skilled, and organized music teacher to join our vibrant community. We are looking for a musician-educator who is dedicated to helping students gain the necessary skills to understand, perform, and create music.
**Position Overview**
The Elementary Music Teacher will provide engaging, developmentally appropriate music instruction to students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. This is a part-time position (15 -- 20 hours per week), following the school calendar.
**Responsibilities**
Mountain West Montessori Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Position Overview**
The Elementary Music Teacher will provide engaging, developmentally appropriate music instruction to students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. This is a part-time position (15 -- 20 hours per week), following the school calendar.
**Responsibilities**
- Plan and deliver weekly music instruction for K--6 students
- Teach foundational musical concepts including rhythm, solfedge, pitch, notation, movement, composition, and listening skills
- Incorporate singing, instruments, creative expression, and performance opportunities
- Prepare students for at least one school performance or concert per year
- Create a classroom environment that reflects Montessori principles: respect, independence, order, and beauty
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration
- Maintain music materials and equipment
- Communicate positively and professionally with families
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field
- Utah teaching license (or ability to obtain one) preferred
- Experience teaching elementary-aged students
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability to differentiate instruction
- Experience with using Kodaly and/or Orff pedagogy strongly preferred
Mountain West Montessori Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer