K-5 General Music Teacher with 4th- 8th Grade Choral ...

K-5 General Music Teacher with 4th- 8th Grade Choral EmphasisFanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school within the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time music teacher beginning August 15, 2026.Position SummaryWe seek an individual with a unique set of gifts and interests in both general music education and teaching chorus. The general music and choral teacher will be responsible for teaching 6th -- 8th grade chorus, 4th and 5th- grade chorus (organizing and conducting 2 concerts/year), and all K-5 general music classes. This individual will also co-direct Falk's beloved middle school Spring musical.Qualifications and Required DocumentsA Bachelor's degree is required. Teaching certification and a master's degree are preferred. Candidates should have successful teaching experience in an elementary and/or middle school music program. This individual must exhibit an authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education. Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze certification is a plus, but not necessary. Some piano proficiency is a plus.Job DutiesDay-to-day job duties may vary depending on the changing needs of the classroom(s) and student(s):u2022u00a0Co-teaches and collaborates effectively with Band Director and other Falk Facultyu2022u00a0Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnelu2022u00a0Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavioru2022u00a0Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of studentsu2022u00a0Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, instruments, and facilitiesu2022u00a0Co-directs Spring musical with Band Directoru2022u00a0Collaborates with piano accompanistu2022u00a0Sitting or standing for extended periods of timeu2022u00a0Moderate lifting/moving of various items from 15-35 pounds.u2022u00a0Moving of various items -- up to 30 poundsu2022u00a0Physical ability to use office equipmentu2022u00a0Other duties may be required that are not detailed hereMaterials should be uploaded tou00a0join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit:1. Letter of application2. A resume3. An educational philosophy statement4. Three letters of recommendation5. Official transcripts6. PA instructional certificate or equivalentThe minimum base salary is $50,000; credit will be given for years of relevant experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Questions can be sent to Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, at.u00a0Applications will be reviewed in March and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following prior to commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check. In addition, as required by Act 168 of 2014, the candidate must satisfy the requirements stated on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.PI282726886

Created: 2026-04-04