Music Teacher - 12 month

Part-time 27.5 hours / week Starting at $23.00/hour (based on education and experience) Start date: 8/31/2026 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Grace Beginnings Academy Toddler and Preschool Music Teacher introduces young children to music and worship through singing, instruments, movement and play. The music teacher is responsible for music classes for toddlers-prek and chapel. This is a year-round position with an 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. schedule. As Grace Beginnings Academy continues to grow, this position will likely grow as well. Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 1-5 years where children learn to worship through the art of music Develop and plan music lessons in the classroom through rhythm, instruments, movement, singing and play that are aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students in the classroom. Connect with other Christian early childhood programs in the surrounding area. Plan, teach, and perform 3 programs throughout the year: Christmas (Infant-PreK), Sing for Joy! (Toddlers-Preschool) and Graduation (PreK). Lead and plan chapel for all grade levels Monthly communicate with families on music class and chapel through grade level newsletters Meet with parents both informally and formally throughout year as needed Follow the directives of the Preschool Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the children Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year. Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside schedule hours Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 1 to 5 years of age. Maintains licensing compliance Other duties as assigned