Music Teacher – Part time

About the role

Ecole Française de Boston (EFB) is a French bilingual school serving children from Toddler through 5th Grade across three campuses in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, EFB offers a high-quality French education in a bilingual and multicultural environment. Our approach supports the whole child, with a strong focus on academic learning as well as social and emotional development. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can develop curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging, age-appropriate music lessons
• Introduce students to musical concepts through singing, rhythm, movement, listening activities, and instruments
• Develop students' musical skills while encouraging creativity, participation, and self-expression
• Create clear learning objectives and adapt instruction to students' ages, abilities, and needs
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Differentiate activities when necessary to ensure that all students can participate and progress
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, campus directors, and other members of the EFB team
• Participate in interdisciplinary and school-wide projects when appropriate
• Contribute to performances, celebrations, or other special school events involving music
• Communicate with families when appropriate regarding students' learning and participation
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in music, music education, education, or a related field
• Previous experience teaching music to children strongly preferred
• Experience working with preschool and/or elementary-aged children
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for different age groups
• Creativity, organization, reliability, and flexibility
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Professional proficiency in English

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid school vacations and designated paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, multicultural work environment
• Opportunities to participate in school-wide projects, events, and community activities

About EFB

EFB is more than a place for academic learning. Our goal is to create a strong school community where students, families, and educators feel connected and supported. We are looking for educators who want to bring their own creativity and expertise to that community while working collaboratively toward a shared goal: helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.

École Française de Boston is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.