Lower School Music Teacher

Lower School Music Teacher
Hackley School
Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities 

Hackley School seeks a dynamic, highly experienced, and collaborative Lower School Music Teacher to teach general and vocal music to Grades 2 through 4. The teacher will plan and lead engaging grade-level performances, serve as a pianist for rehearsals and performances, and collaborate across curriculum and grade levels to support the needs of the Performing Arts Department. This role is ideal for an educator who is both an inspiring classroom teacher and an accomplished pianist dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of music in young learners. 

Reporting Structure

The Lower School Music Teacher reports to the Director of Performing Arts and the Director of the Lower School.

Specific Responsibilities

• Teach general and vocal music to grades 2, 3 and 4, incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum and pedagogy.
• Direct and instruct grades 3 and 4 tone chime ensembles.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct grade-level and Lower School divisional performances in collaboration with homeroom teachers.
• Provide piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Set up technology for Lower School Assemblies.
• Collaborate with and support Lower School teachers on curriculum development and progression.
• Maintain clear communication with families, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress and performance schedules.
• Lead the after-school 3rd and 4th grade choral group, The Hack-Glee Club.
• Contribute to the life of the K-12 school community through participation in faculty meetings, duties, professional development, and school events.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least five years’ experience in education, ideally at the elementary level, as well as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Education, Performance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching general and vocal music at the elementary level.
• Proficiency in piano accompaniment and choral direction.
• Experience leading student ensembles (beginning tone chimes/handbells preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and direct performances.
• Collaborative spirit and a commitment to supporting a thriving K–12 performing arts program.
• A passion for working with young learners in an engaging, supportive, and creative environment.
• A working knowledge of music notation software is preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

The current salary range for this 10-month faculty position is $74,006–$112,853, with experience informing a base salary as published in Hackley’s faculty salary stage scale.

Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on-campus housing.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School:

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world. 

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12.  Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.