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Concord Hill School, a leader in early childhood education since 1965, is seeking a passionate and talented Music Teacher to join our community of lifelong learners for the 2025-2026 school year. Concord Hill values and cultivates curiosity, care, courage, and connection in the early years of development, inspiring personal and academic growth in every child.

About Concord Hill

At Concord Hill School, we value and cultivate children’s curiosity in the early years of development. Through a dynamic program rooted in nurturing relationships, we inspire the personal and academic growth of a community of lifelong learners. Since 1965, our mission has guided us in fostering a vibrant environment where students discover their strengths, embrace challenges, and thrive as individuals.

Our core values—care, connection, curiosity, and courage—are at the heart of all we do, shaping our program and creating a joyful, inclusive community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and care (DEIC), we foster a school culture that values each individual’s unique identity and actively engage in anti-bias education.

Position Details

• Schedule: Approximately 28–40 hours per week (.7 to 1.0 FTE depending on Concord Cubs role)
• Start Date: August 2025 (2025-2026 school year).
• Salary Range: $45,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

The Music Teacher will create a joyful and engaging environment where students develop an appreciation for and understanding of music. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate, student-centered music curriculum for Preprimary (Age 3) through Grade 3.
• Grounding instruction in the Orff and Kodály approaches, integrating singing, movement, instrument playing, and music literacy, with a focus on active music-making.
• Teaching recorder (Grade 3), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments.
• Planning and leading music for weekly all-school Morning Meetings.
• Preparing students for performances throughout the year, fostering confidence and collaboration.
• Collaborating closely with classroom teachers and administrators to align music instruction with Concord Hill’s mission, core values, and curriculum.

(Optional) Lead Teacher in our Concord Cubs Program, designed for children aged 18–30 months and their caregivers. This program mirrors a preschool experience, blending learning, play, and exploration to ignite children’s curiosity and foster early developmental milestones.

As a Lead Teacher, the candidate would:

• Design and implement a dynamic, age-appropriate curriculum that goes beyond music education to include early childhood development activities, interactive play, and creative exploration.
• Facilitate engaging classroom experiences while incorporating opportunities to explore the community and interact with art and artifacts in imaginative, meaningful ways.
• Build connections with caregivers, providing guidance and support to deepen their understanding of child development and foster their children’s enthusiasm for learning.

This aspect of the position requires curricular planning and leadership beyond music education, making it an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in early childhood education and a desire to foster learning across multiple domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience teaching early childhood and/or elementary students.
• Training in Orff Schulwerk and/or Music Together or similar early childhood music programs.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-bias education.
• Knowledge of child development and progressive pedagogical approaches.
• A passion for nurturing children’s curiosity and fostering a love for learning through music.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to building partnerships with families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Application Process
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Michelle Farkas, Head of School, at mfarkas@concordhill.org. 

Concord Hill School is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who reflect and support the diversity of our community.

About Concord Hill School

Concord Hill School, a coeducational school for children in preschool through third grade, emphasizes both the academic and the developmental growth of the young child. We strongly believe in educating the whole child by promoting intellectual, social, emotional, physical and character development. During these important and formative years, Concord Hill demonstrates to its students that acquiring knowledge can be both challenging and fun. We celebrate each child's unique strengths and seek to build self-confidence through achievement. By maintaining small student-to-teacher ratios, we are able to respond to each student's ideas, needs and learning styles. Concord Hill instills in its students a strong sense of caring and respect for others. Children experience the responsibilities and benefits of being positive, contributing members of their community and our diverse world.

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