Sausalito Marin City School District
TK-5 Music Teacher Job Description
Position Overview:
SMCSD is looking for a dynamic and experienced Music Teacher for TK-5th grades. This is a .5 part-time position teaching up to 13 classes per week. The Music Teacher will help students develop an appreciation of and ability to perform music through a variety of musical experiences that include singing, moving to music, listening, and playing of instruments (percussion, Orff, ukulele and recorder, for example).
Requirements & Responsibilities:
? Proven ability to present a dynamic and creative multi-cultural music curriculum within multiple modalities and musical styles.
? Student-centered approach with strong classroom management skills.
? Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact positively with students, colleagues,
and parents/guardians.
? Experience with the Orff Schulwerk approach preferred (but not required).
? Ability to create an engaging and enjoyable learning environment that inspires students to develop
a love of music.
? Planning and preparing students for performances.
Qualifications:
? CA Single Subject Music Credential or ability to gain approval to teach with an intern, PIP, or STIP Music Credential.
? Orff Schulwerk training preferred (but not required).
? Experience in elementary school music instruction.
? Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a diverse student and family population.
This position reports to the elementary school principal.
*This temporary position is funded through a grant from Arts Plus as well as Prop 28 funding. Funding has been secured through June, 2025. The intention is to continue to fund the position beyond June, 2025 however at this time the position is funded through June 2025.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Valid CA teaching credential
• Single Subject Music, or Multiple Subject with Music authorization required.
• TB Test
• Fingerprinting