EC-Grade 5 Music Teacher

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Job Title: EC-Grade 5 Music Teacher

Start Date: Late August 2026

Reports to: Head of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

Brief Description: The EC-Grade 5 Music Teacher is a full-time, 10-month position. The EC-Grade 5 Music Teacher works as part of the Visual and Performing Arts Team (VAPA) and in collaboration with the Middle School Music Teacher, Drama Teacher, Art Teacher, Culinary Arts Teacher, STEAM Teacher and Head of VAPA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of care and teaching to students during school hours, including vigilance around both safety and learning
• Teach foundational music rhythmic and melodic skills; teach a wide range of music techniques, genres, vocal coaching, variety of instruments, composition, and improvisation
• Review curriculum and teach and prepare lessons in collaboration with the VAPA team for the Twos, Preschool, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, and 4-5 Upper Elementary students
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead winter and spring all-school music assemblies and EC-Elementary presentations
• Maintain student records with regard to attendance, achievement, and Conference and reports
• Maintain a “prepared” environment in the classroom and other areas used for instruction
• Work in partnership with the Middle School Music Teacher
• Attend and participate in school-wide evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night, Parent Education, Community events, and others
• Attend and participate in VAPA, Faculty, and Staff, and program meetings as indicated on the school calendar
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement
• Prepare annual statement of goals and objectives for professional development and evaluation
• Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Model as fully as possible the values in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement, and Community Norms
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the head of VAPA, the Head of Elementary Programs, the Assistant Head of School, or Head of School

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Advanced Certification in Music preferred
• Three years of teaching experience minimum

Salary is $82,000-104,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications and aligned with the school’s salary scale.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice, and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
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Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.