Glenelg Country School (GCS) is an independent day school serving students age 2 – grade 12. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who discover, contribute, thrive, and excel. 

The Lower School seeks a full-time Music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.? The ideal candidate is an energetic and creative educator who demonstrates enthusiasm for working with elementary age students, possesses a passion for music, and contributes to a positive culture with a strong emphasis on building strong relationships with students, staff, and the GCS community. The Lower School Music Teacher provides general music instruction and directs the Lower School choirs.  

 Essential Functions:

• Provide engaging general music instruction with age-appropriate curricular for each grade using the National Core Arts Standards for Music. 
• Emphasize music literacy, including singing, reading, writing, listening, and movement. 
• Direct and develop elementary choir programs with healthy, age-appropriate vocal techniques for all singers. 
• Assess and evaluate student progress. 
• Create an environment that actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging and respect for all. 
• Collaborate with other teachers on interdisciplinary units and special projects with other subject areas. 
• Foster cross-divisional collaboration across the Primary, Middle, and Upper schools.  
• Embrace professional growth and development. 
• Engage fully in the life of the school.  

Education and Experience Needs: 

• A B.A. or B.S. in music education required.  
• Experience teaching general music for elementary school students.  
• Experience in elementary choir development and direction 
• Knowledge of music software programs to create teaching materials, write simple arrangements, and support instruction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Recognize the importance of learning and motivate others by own enthusiasm. 
• Proficient with Office 365 and related Microsoft applications or similar; ability to maintain course pages and online gradebook within the Student Management System. 
• Manage many tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and commitments. 
• Create action plans to meet divisional goals and objectives. Conduct periodic reviews of progress and measures against goals. 
• Effectively communicate respectfully, effectively, and in adherence to community guidelines. 
• Consider a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues. 

Compensation Range: $55,000 – $75,000. GCS offers a robust benefits package including health insurances, retirement plan, and generous leave and holidays.  

About Glenelg Country School

Glenelg Country School is an age 2 through grade 12 co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school located on 90 acres in Howard County, Maryland. Glenelg Country School seeks to recruit and retain faculty and staff who not only exemplify the qualities described in the school’s mission, but also add to the intellectual, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity of the school community. Faculty and staff are a vital and valued part of the GCS family. Our school provides the opportunity to work in a stimulating, inspiring and rewarding environment, and we are committed to providing a premier educational experience by bringing new ideas, opportunities, people, skills and experiences to our students. Glenelg Country School is an equal opportunity employer and employees enjoy excellent benefits that include health coverage, retirement packages, and study grants.

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