Interim Lower School Music Teacher (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Staff / Full-Time
Annual Salary Range: $50,000 – $120,000

Milton Academy, Milton, MA

The Lower School seeks a full-time music teacher to cover the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note that this is a one-year position for 2026-27; the position may be eligible for renewal depending on school needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
-Teach general music to Grades K-5.
-Plan and implement a balanced program to include music appreciation, harmony, theory, choral music, instrumental music, and the historical and cultural aspects of music.
-Conduct Grade 5 Glee Club.
-Plan and oversee all music performances and events that include music presentations, including Lower School concerts, assemblies, and end-of-year ceremonies.
-Provide musical direction for the annual Grade 5 play production.
-Support the planning of Lower School assemblies.
-Have optional opportunities to teach after-school music classes.

Qualified candidates will have:
-At least three years of experience teaching elementary classroom music
-Demonstrated ability and skill with age-appropriate music
-Experience sequencing for healthy vocal development
-Strong piano or guitar skills
-Training in Orff and/or Kodaly methodology is preferred
-A degree in music education is preferred

Base Salary: For the 2026–27 academic year, faculty salaries range from $50,000 to $120,000 annually. Placement within this range is determined by years of experience, in alignment with Milton Academy’s faculty salary scale designed to ensure equitable pay progression.

Milton Academy

Milton, MA
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Day, Boarding
All Gender