The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 470 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Browning School seeks an experienced music educator for a leave replacement position from January 5, 2026 to June 12, 2026. The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $46,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teach music classes to students in Grades 3-8 
1. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience with the age group and a love for working with boys. 
2. Experience teaching ukulele, drums, choral singing, and digital music production would be beneficial. 
2. Lead the Lower School and Middle School chorus programs
3. Support Middle School ensemble programs including Rock Band and Ovation Ensemble in collaboration with ensemble directors 
4. Organize performance opportunities for choruses and ensembles such as coffeehouses, music assemblies, and concerts in collaboration with the Upper School music teacher
5. Advise a group of Grade 6 students, serving as their primary point of contact for student support and family communication
6. Create strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
7. Collaborate as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the Middle School faculty and the Performing and Fine Arts Department; participate in divisional, grade level, and department meetings
8. Perform club, lunch, phone and other student supervision duties as assigned
9. Communicating with families about curricular and student matters
10. Heartily contributing to the school community by modeling and upholding The Browning School’s mission and values

Key Competencies

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are: 

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys. 
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Dignity-seeking -- They seek to address students as individuals and engage in the deep work of spreading dignity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful Lower & Middle School Music Teacher will collaborate well with others, delight in the content and pedagogy of teaching music, maintain a high level of connection to and belief in the students, and contribute meaningfully to meeting Browning’s mission, as well as other strategic plans and goals. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, and fellow department members is of the utmost importance.

Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Ophelia Ma, Head of Middle School, and Eric Ogden, Head of Lower School, and submit their application via this link.

About The Browning School

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment. The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

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