Role: Music Teacher

Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Academics

Department: All School

Job Status: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:00-3:15

Position Start Date: August 28, 2026

Job Description

Benchmark School is seeking a passionate and adaptable Music Teacher to join our community of educators dedicated to serving our neurodiverse students with learning differences in grades 1 through 8. The ideal candidate brings both a love of music and a flexible, student-centered approach to instruction and provides a balanced approach to music history, cultural context, performance, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School to plan and deliver instruction aligned with Benchmark School's research-based principles that will provide a vertically aligned music curriculum.
  • Deliver engaging, differentiated music lessons that meet students where they are, adapting curriculum, materials, and pacing to accommodate a wide range of student abilities.
  • Integrate technology, rhythm instruments, singing, and movement into instruction.
  • Maintain an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Partner with content-area teachers to design and implement Arts Integration lessons.
  • Serve as a resource for integrating music and the performing arts into broader curricular initiatives.
• Student Support
  • Use music as a vehicle for building confidence, self-expression, and foundational academic skills.
• Communication and Reporting
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress
  • Prepare academic reports for all students.
• Professional Responsibilities & Community
  • Participate in collaborative planning and meetings.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
  • Perform essential administrative tasks, including promptly updating records in the school's student information system and other platforms.
  • Perform additional duties before, during, or after school as needed, including, but not limited to, choir and the middle school musical.
  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive community through participation in school events, committees, task forces, and activities
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education with training in music education and/or music therapy
• Experience with teaching neurodivergent students

Application & Writing Response

Please apply via the link below, and provide the following:

• A current resume
• Three professional references including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
• In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in no more than 500 words. Applications that do not include these responses will not be considered.
  • Give an example when you've worked across difference. What was the nature of the experience and what did you learn about yourself as an educator and person?
  • Which cutting-edge approaches, research, or tools in education interest you right now and why?