Music Teacher (Part Time)

About the School

The Girls’ Middle School (GMS), founded in 1998, is committed to progressive education and innovative programming, educating diverse middle school students in a vibrant, inclusive community. Our project-based curriculum encourages creative problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and independent thought. GMS educates girls* during a pivotal time in their lives, helping them develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills with support from a staff highly attuned to their emotional and social needs. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant.

*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth.

Mission

The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.

About the Role

GMS seeks a part-time Music Faculty member to lead classes three days per week in the Fall semester for all grades. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching music or a related field and feel confident leading a classroom independently. They bring a passion for music-making and can joyfully communicate that energy to students. They are friendly, enthusiastic, proactive, and forward-thinking, with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage music classes, including planning and delivering engaging lessons in vocal and/or instrumental work, rhythm, and creative composition
• Create a classroom environment where students feel a strong sense of belonging and are excited to learn music
• Inspire students to experience music as a joyful, expressive, and meaningful process
• Design learning experiences that balance skill-building with open-ended exploration and creative risk-taking
• Nurture a supportive community where students build confidence, collaborate, and develop teamwork through ensemble and shared music-making
• Support students in developing curiosity and their individual musical voice
• Foster a classroom culture where students listen, contribute, and grow together with respect and care
• Establish clear routines and expectations that support focus, respect, and productive music-making
• Guide students in caring for shared instruments and materials, and maintaining a thoughtful learning environment

Requirements

• Experience teaching music or a related field, with confidence in leading a classroom independently
• Comfort with a range of musical approaches (vocal, instrumental, rhythm, and/or digital music tools)
• Commitment to experiential, project-based learning and progressive pedagogy
• Demonstrated focus on supporting girls in discovering their strengths and finding their voice
• Ability to positively engage students and collaborate closely with fellow educators
• Ability to be a self-starter who is organized, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic classroom environment
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to guide students with clarity, warmth, and consistency