Elementary Music Teacher �  Grades 1-4
 
Clark-Wilkins Elementary School is a welcoming and supportive community of students, families, and professionals. We strive to engage, challenge, and support all learners. We are seeking a full time elementary music educator to work with our team for the 2026-2027 school year.  We are seeking individuals who are committed to working as a team member, knowledgeable in best practices and willing to share in new adventures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated instructional skills and strategies at the elementary level.
• Enthusiastic, articulate, creative, people-oriented, and caring.
• Committed to the elementary school philosophy and familar with elementary curriculum and resources.
• Excellent communication skills, well-organized, efficient, reliable, independent, and well-developed collaborative skills.

Position Purpose


Under the general supervision of the school principal, to develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for expression and creativity in music, as well as understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.


Essential Functions

• Implements curriculum consistent with school district expectations.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and authentic learning experiences capitalizing on available instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by setting professional devleopment goals and engaging in professional learning to meet outlined goals.
• Promotes the love and joy of music and the arts with elementary students.
• Leads schoolwide music performances and events for students and the community.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within a grade level, to discuss curriculum implementation and pacing, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of state standards and elementary instructional methods.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the development of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use classroom technology and and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to, "Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners."

Certification / License:

• NH Certification: Music Education (1200)

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in music education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Before beginning employment in this position, individuals will be required to provide proof of certification/licenses, official copies of all transcripts, and a completed I-9 Form.  Also, employees are required to complete the New Hampshire criminal history records check procedure.

All inquiries should be directed to:

Kathleen Murphy, Principal
80 Boston Post Road
Amherst, NH
603-673-4411


HOW TO APPLY:
Application Deadline: Open until filled

• The Superintendent reserves the right to extend the deadline for any reason.

Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site: www.sau39.org. We welcome your inquiry. 


The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.