Newtown Friends School is seeking dynamic candidates for a full time PreK - 8 general music teacher.  Applicants should have at least three years of relevant teaching experience.  This position plays a pivotal role in introducing students to the joys of music and cultivating their musical abilities. You will design and deliver engaging music lessons that align with our IB Primary Years curriculum and encourage creativity and self-expression. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where students can explore various aspects of music, develop their skills, and appreciate different genres, multicultural perspectives, and appreciate musical traditions from diverse communities is central to your responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and producing individual or dual grade performances for grades K-6, and being involved in musical or theatrical productions in grades 7 and 8.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music education.  An advanced degree is strongly desired.  The successful candidate will be piano and vocal proficient and have excellent rapport with and knowledge of varying age groups.  We seek candidates with a deep knowledge of early childhood development and who have experience in providing students active, hands-on experiences.  They should have an interest in supporting students' development of the necessary academic, social, and attitudinal skills to achieve 21st-Century leadership.  Candidates should be ready to engage in helping the school to achieve its goal of being an anti-racist institution with broad DEIJB goals.  Familiarity with Quaker education and the ability to coach is a plus.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to: jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

About Newtown Friends School

Founded in 1948, Newtown Friends School is a prekindergarten through 8th grade Quaker day school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, located 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The School offers an innovative and challenging academic program, grounded in Quaker values, where all students and faculty are valued and supported, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Organized in two divisions, Lower and Upper, Newtown Friends serves 296 students. Additional information about the School may be found on our website at www.newtownfriends.org.

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