Job Title: Elementary School Music Teacher

Location: Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Subordinates: None

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Academic Calendar Year Schedule

School Year: 2026-2027

Salary: $56,079 - $105,077

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Elementary School Music Teacher is committed to providing a rigorous, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for all students, delivering high-quality music instruction to students in grades K–3. The ideal candidate fosters creativity, promotes a love of music, and integrates music education into a broader culturally responsive curriculum. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Days: Monday – Friday (occasional weekends as needed for special events)

Schedule Details: This position schedule is based on the academic calendar of the School Year which includes School Vacations, Holidays, Snow, and District Professional Development Days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement an engaging, standards-based general music curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework.
• Provide music instruction to elementary students through singing, movement, instruments, music literacy, and appreciation.
• Plan and lead musical performances and school-wide events (e.g., winter concerts, spring showcases).
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom culture that promotes student agency and collaboration.
• Use assessment data to guide instruction and report student progress to families and school leadership.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, support staff, and school leadership to integrate music into interdisciplinary learning when appropriate.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and other school-based initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure in one of the following: PreK–8 Music (Initial, Professional, or Temporary License)
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (either already held or willingness to obtain as a condition of employment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or related field
• Ability to analyze and use data to inform and drive student learning.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience teaching music in a K–5 public school setting
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices
• Familiarity with Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, or other music education methodologies
• Other qualifications and experiences may be substituted for preferred qualifications at the discretion of the administration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts state regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift, move, or assist students when necessary.
• Completion of any required professional development or certifications as mandated by the District.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is typically inside a school or classroom setting. Noise levels may vary, but are generally moderate, with occasional higher noise levels due to student activities or group work. Some travel between classrooms and school buildings may be required. The role may require lifting, carrying, or moving educational materials or students, as well as the ability to monitor and engage in physical activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift (up to 50 lbs.), and perform repetitive motions. Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, and stretching. Standing or walking for the entirety of an 8-hour shift. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and attention to detail.

Important Note: Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Full-Time, Exempt Position with compensation based on the School Year’s Instructional Salary Scale. The schedule for this role is based on the school year academic calendar. This is a 10-month position with compensation paid out over 12-months. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS)
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) & ROTH403(b) with Match
• Dash Pass (DoorDash)
• YMCA Discounts
• Sick Time with Sick Bank
• Personal Days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.