Petaluma, CA, USA
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Kindergarten-8th Grade Music Teacher
Kindergarten-8th Grade Music Teacher at The Spring Hill School Share on X      Print Application Deadline

9/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 5/13/2025 Contact Jen Klem-Clarke
707-763-9222 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate
$65 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer

The Spring Hill School is an independent school that believes in developing the whole child by providing strong academics and social-emotional learning to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our guiding values are: The Unique Potential of Each Child, Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Community & Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Engagement. Teachers at The Spring Hill School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the school community who work together to offer an engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. We support our students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and faculty based on honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are a dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to create cross-curricular learning for all grade levels and maintain a positive work environment for all.

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The Spring Hill School is seeking a dynamic music educator to lead our school (K-8th grade) music classes through a variety of musical experiences: enrichment, band, choral classes, movement, playing instruments, and performing. This position is part-time (13-15 hours per week). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Teaches general music to K-8th grade. *Utilizes a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that is appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students. *Provides opportunities for music ensembles, including rock band and choir. *Differentiates music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body. *Plans a balanced music program and organizes weekly class time to accomplish preparation, rehearsal, and instruction within the allotted time. *Develops and refines music curriculum based on student needs and growing a music program. *Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. *Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group, allowing everyone to contribute. *Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students. *Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. *Cooperates with Administration and Staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open houses, parent meetings, and seasonal programs.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED *Minimum BA in Music or Music Education, or similar *Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels *Strong instrumental skills *Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training is strongly encouraged Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references (if available).

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED *Minimum BA in Music or Music Education, or similar *Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels *Strong instrumental skills *Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training is strongly encouraged Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references (if available).

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