2025-26 School Year |  Music Teacher (75%) - Lower School (PYP)

Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking a Pre-K- Grade 4 PYP music educator for a 75% position beginning in August 2025.

Description

Madison Country Day School, a Pre-K through grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, seeks a passionate and dynamic Early Childhood/Elementary Music Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general music, choir direction, and individual/group piano instruction. The teacher will foster a love for music in students through engaging and developmentally appropriate music lessons, incorporating Orff and Kodály methodologies. Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program is helpful. This position requires a creative and enthusiastic educator committed to inspiring young musicians, working with a team to develop a strong continuum of music education, and developing their musical skills in a nurturing environment.

This faculty position will contribute to our mission through the following activities and responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging general music classes for elementary students, focusing on music literacy, rhythm, melody, movement and musical expression.
• Co-direct and/or accompany elementary choirs.
• Teach individual piano lessons, providing differentiated instruction to students of varying skill levels.
• Integrate Orff and Kodály methods into music lessons.
• Organize and prepare students for performances and recitals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other music educators to align curriculum with school goals and interdisciplinary learning.
• Assess and track student progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Stay current with best practices in music education and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement in music activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field.
• Orff Schulwerk and/or Kodály methodology is highly desirable.
• Experience teaching general music, choir, and piano to elementary-aged students.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Passion for music education and the ability to inspire and motivate young learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience teaching elementary general music, choir, and piano lessons in a school setting.
• Familiarity with various educational technologies and music education software.
• Background/experience with IB PYP framework

Working Conditions:

• 75% position, with duties including classroom teaching, rehearsals, and evening performances.
• Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular music activities and school events.

If you are passionate about nurturing the musical talents of young students and creating an engaging and supportive learning environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Madison Country Day School

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABOUT MCDS Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent Pre-K–12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college?preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills. At MCDS we are looking for energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues; motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile. Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. M...CDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring. Madison Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

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