Galloway teachers create a supportive and engaging classroom environment where students are known and valued and foster a love for lifelong learning. Galloway teachers teach content knowledge through experiential learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging creativity, flexibility, and interdisciplinary approaches to deepen learning. Cultural competence is nurtured through inclusive practices and dialogue, while embracing challenge cultivates resilience and a growth mindset, empowering students to become enlightened contributors to their community. Through our guiding principles, Galloway educators strive to inspire joy, curiosity, and excellence in every student's education journey.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will teach Early Learning General Music for Pre-K3 through 4th Grade. The Early Learning music curriculum at The Galloway School is an essential part of our vibrant Fine Arts program.

From Pre-K3 through 4th grade, the Early Learning General Music Teacher will be responsible for engaging students of varying ages and developmental stages in an interactive and inspiring music curriculum. Through singing, movement, instrument exploration, and creative expression, the teacher will foster a love for music while developing foundational skills in rhythm, melody, and musical collaboration.

This role will also help prepare students for public presentations, performances, and assemblies throughout the year, including planning programs, rehearsal calendars, and collaborating with EL team. Additionally, the Early Learning General Music Teacher will collaborate with other EL specialist faculty and classroom teachers to create meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.

The Early Learning General Music Teacher will work closely with other arts faculty to ensure a cohesive, collaborative curriculum that builds a strong foundation for musical skills taught in Middle Learning Music. Units throughout the year might incorporate singing, rhythm and movement activities, percussion instruments (drums and xylophone), stringed instruments (ukelele), and wind instruments (recorder), storytelling through music, music literacy, and world music exploration—all adapted to meet the developmental needs of young learners.

Above all, the Early Learning General Music Teacher will cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring creative space where every student can discover their musical potential and feel valued in their artistic journey.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Embody and advocate for the mission and vision of the school
• Cultivate and celebrate the unique creative expression of each student
• Teach music-based lessons for Early Learning students
• Prepare students for culminating public performances throughout the year
• Collaborate closely with Fine Arts faculty, the Director of Fine Arts, EL Faculty members, and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as field trips or hosting guest artist experiences
• Participate constructively and collaboratively in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full time employees may be expected to perform carpool, lunch or recess duties
• EL Specialists help to plan the yearly week-long Happening (thematic experiential learning)

Competencies: 

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of student abilities, talent, and experience levels
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with parents, administration and staff
• Open to feedback and willing to engage in professional growth
• Demonstrates a comfort with technology
• Ability and willingness to track expenses and adhere to a given budget
• Adept at creating arts-focused lesson plans with relevant learning goals, dynamic activities, and clear assessments for students
• Rehearsal Plans for public performances
• Committed to cultural competence and diversity of voices in resources, texts, and story
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Maintains healthy boundaries with students, parents, and faculty

Specialized Skills and Knowledge: 

• Applicants may submit a portfolio if desired.
• Applicants should include musicianship experience, or arts-based lesson plans on their CV