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Lower School Music Teacher

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

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Posted: 28-Apr-26

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Salary: $50,054.00 - $104,331.00

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4 Year Degree

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School seeks qualified candidates to fill the position of Lower School Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will oversee and teach the Grades JK-5 music program, which is based on learning music through hands-on participation and in creating and performing both vocal and instrumental music. This is a full-time position during the weeks of employment.

Educational Responsibilities And Practices Will Include

• Teach weekly music classes for each class on grade levels JK-5
• Cultivate music literacy skills while introducing students to a variety of different instruments and genres of music
• Convene and rehearse CESJDS Singers (student choir) and conduct them during any performances
• Prepare classes/grades of students for school performances and events
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians through in-person and other technological platforms
• Lunch and recess duties as assigned
• A passion for education
• A palpable love for and warmth with students
• A whole-child approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual domains
• A progressive approach to education that includes expertise in differentiation of instruction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and communal learning environment
• Openness to professional reflection and feedback
  
  

Candidates will possess a thorough background in music theory and music education, choir leadership experience, and background and skill with a variety of musical instruments. Candidates with a background in Jewish music, liturgy, and Hebrew language are preferred.

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in teaching music is required, with a Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of one to three years of successful, formal teaching experience in a public or independent school.
  
  

To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to apply, visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds

Work Environment

• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.
  
  

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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