Music Teacher K-4

Itinerant location: 1001 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY

About the Role

The music teacher educates students about the fundamental concepts of music theory such as rhythm, melody, and tempo. They develop an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Required certification type: Music {6150}

Pay

Salary range: $35,875 – $46,706 (competitive). Based on degree and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree: $35,875 – $40,589
• Master’s degree: $42,210 – $46,706

Schedule

• Full-time
• Start date: 08/25/2026