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Founded in 1934, Rocky Hill Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school in East Greenwich, RI made up of 300 students in nursery through grade 12. To learn more about our community, please visit www.rockyhill.org. Our waterfront campus is on the Potowomut peninsula and offers a unique setting, where students and faculty demonstrate a sense of energy, imagination, and entrepreneurial spirit. Rocky Hill Country Day School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty and staff, the operation of programs, and the governance of the School be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender identity, or caste. We seek individuals committed to the equity and belonging work we engage in as we continually strive to improve. 

RHCD students build competencies in thinking critically, navigating the world ethically, and communicating intentionally to discover their full selves and use their wisdom for good. We focus on an interactive, inquiry-based educational experience, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships with adults on campus. Our multifaceted student body comprises domestic and international students, and our intentionally small school community allows for personalized instruction and creates a familial setting throughout campus. Rocky Hill students and faculty wrestle with necessary, candid conversations in equity and belonging to build the school community we strive to have and prepare students for the world they will shape. Overlooking acres of saltwater marsh on the magnificent coast of Narragansett Bay, Rocky Hill Country Day School’s stunning campus fosters exploration and discovery for students in all divisions, nursery through grade 12. RHCD graduates are bold learners, prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

We are seeking a music teacher who brings joy, creativity, and energy to their work with young learners and who has the experience and passion to build and implement a dynamic, developmentally appropriate music curriculum. The ideal candidate will:

• be excited and engaged in the classroom, and truly enjoy working with elementary-aged children
• understand how to incorporate instruments such as ukuleles, recorders, rhythm sticks, and Orff instruments into hands-on, active music-making
• foster a deep love of music through singing, movement, listening, improvisation, and creative exploration
• have experience leading an elementary vocal ensemble
• plan, rehearse, and direct students in at least two school performances annually.,
•  attend music-related field trips
• be confident, flexible, and ready to join a collaborative school environment
• open to working with a diverse range of learners and musical experiences, and ideally has experience with diverse learning styles
• strong in classroom management skills
• have piano accompaniment skills, but not required

Our teachers

• engage in inquiry-based pedagogy, including project-based learning and other experiential approaches, and embed mindfulness practices into the classroom experience. Knowledge of these approaches is beneficial, and a willingness to develop them is essential
• differentiate classroom instruction to address varied learning profiles
• develop healthy, supportive relationships with students and their families
• are comfortable making decisions in the moment
• eagerly collaborate with RHCD community members

This teaching opportunity requires excellent strategies and skills in communication, collaboration, and organization with an appreciation for confidentiality, equity, belonging, and professional growth. 

Qualifications and requirements include

• a bachelor’s degree
• experience teaching music to young children