Music Teacher

Beginning August 2026

Description
Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who loves teaching music and understands how to engage elementary and middle school students. This role includes teaching a range of instrumental music ensembles, including Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band. This role involves developing students’ technical skills, musicianship, and collaborative performance abilities while fostering a vibrant ensemble culture. In addition to assisting with the production of the upper school spring musical, the music teacher will prepare groups for performances throughout the year and inspire students to grow as confident, expressive musicians. Outside the classroom, they are an advisor to a small group of students, coach or assist in afternoon programs, and participate in the residential life program. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.

Qualifications
Candidates should have at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in an elementary or middle school. Knowledge of Kodály and keyboard experience are essential. A bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Working musicians with teaching experience, as well as their own performance pursuits, are encouraged to apply. Teacher certification is not required.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and presenting materials and lessons to students in grades five through nine
Assessing students’ performance and issuing academic grades, effort grades, and comments
Integrating academic technology to enhance instruction as appropriate
Actively support and promote a school culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Communicating effectively with parents
Attending team and department meetings and major school events, as required
Attending faculty and departmental meetings
Assisting in the production of the spring musical
Coaching or assisting in afternoon programs
Performing duties to support the School’s residential life program

Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated, developmentally aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. This is a salaried position. The annual salary is determined by years of teaching experience and ranges from $64,000 to $103,000. Interested candidates should upload and submit a cover letter and resume to our secure portal linked here.