New Canaan, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Posted: 05-Feb-26
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
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King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Everyday, our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence as we teach, guide, and cheer them on. Because when we set better standards for both the experience and outcomes of education, students cultivate the insights and heart to own their future.
At King, we seek to employ our faculty and staff who love working with children, have passion for and expertise in their subject matter, exhibit a growth mindset, embrace the multidimensional roles we each play, and prioritize the learning process for students, faculty and staff.
King School teachers understand that true learning is nurtured through authentic and meaningful student-teacher partnerships. When students are known both as learners and as people by their teachers, students become better self-advocates and more responsible for their own emotional and academic well-being.
We expect our teachers to consistently incorporate student-centered best practices. We constantly seek ways to deepen our understanding of the dynamic relationship between the learning and teaching processes. When students have the chance to apply their learning in tangible ways, they are able to experience concepts more fully, synthesize disparate disciplines, and reach deeper understanding. Lower school students at King explore activities like role-play, visualizations, model building, and fun experiments. Hands-on learning for middle and upper school students include fieldwork, collaboration to solve real community challenges, and other projects that bring knowledge to life.
Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.
Job Title: Lower School Music Teacher - PreK to Grade 5 Division: Lower School
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Summary
King School seeks a full-time Lower School Music Teacher to teach Pre- Kindergarten through Grade 5 music classes for the 2026-2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative educator to inspire a love of music in young learners while contributing to a vibrant, collaborative community.
Primary Responsibilities
Teach engaging, developmentally appropriate music classes for students in PreK–Grade 5
Design and adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and resources in collaboration with the Director of Music to deliver a cohesive and innovative PreK–5 music program.
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Plan and deliver creative lessons that nurture students’ enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through singing, movement, instrument playing, music theory, and history.
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Support the Grade 5 band unit and assist with the Grade 5 musical in partnership with the Director of Music.
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Plan, rehearse, and direct students in key performances, including:
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Winter and Spring Concerts
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Grandparents’/Special Friends Day
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- Moving Up Day
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Integrate music with other subject areas and connect students to global cultures and traditions.
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Incorporate current trends, standards, and best practices in music education, with emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven learning.
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Use technology thoughtfully to enhance instruction and student engagement.
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Collaborate with Lower School faculty to support curriculum integration and community-wide events.
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Communicate regularly with families about student progress through conferences, reports, and ongoing updates.
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Fulfill responsibilities as a Lower School faculty member, including arrival, recess, lunch, dismissal, field trips, faculty meetings, professional development days, and Admissions/Community events.
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Participate actively in King’s orientation and mentoring programs for faculty.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.
Classifications:
Full-time, Exempt
King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
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Strong foundation in one or more of the following methodologies: Koda?ly, Orff, or First Steps in Music.
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Demonstrated excellence in teaching elementary music and effective classroom management.
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Strong vocal and keyboard skills to accompany songs and support ensemble work.
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Experience in planning, organizing, and directing concerts and performances at multiple grade levels.
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Familiarity with play-based and inquiry-based approaches to teaching.
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Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
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Commitment to King School’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement.
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Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
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Must have a demonstrated alignment with King’s Mission and Virtues.