Music Teacher Intern II

Music Teacher Intern II - Now Accepting for Spring 2026

ETM-LA’s internship program gives new teachers an opportunity to gain classroom teaching experience in Elementary General Music, Middle School General Music, and Elementary Instrumental Instruction. This is a paid semester internship, where Music Teacher Interns are paired with an ETM-LA Music Teacher to shadow partial or full days of teaching (about 7:40 AM- 2:30 PM), twice a week. Music Teacher Interns will be hired on a Level 1 or Level 2 basis;

dependent upon education and experience. Additionally, ETM-LA Interns work closely with an Instructional Supervisor and Music Teacher – Mentor. Interns who successfully complete the semester-long internship program have been offered a role as regular substitute teachers with ETM-LA and also Music Teacher positions, as availability opens up at our new and existing partner schools.

The Music Teacher Intern will observe and assist the Music Teacher with a comprehensive, sequential, and standards-based music curriculum according to the Education Through Music (ETM) model that serves all students and teaches musical literacy, practical musical skills, content knowledge, transferable skills, and higher order thinking. Lead meaningful performances in which students can apply learned skills and knowledge as assigned by the Music Teacher – Mentor.

Build a music program that becomes an indispensable part of school culture and identity which connects to the broader school community.

Job Responsibilities for Level 1:

• Assist with school-wide concerts (Winter & Spring) in which all students perform two to three pieces of music, respectively. This includes leading rehearsal for and conducting one song. Other tasks include assisting with all logistics – sound, lighting, staging, etc.
• Assist with managing student behavior to maintain an optimal learning environment that is orderly, productive, free of unnecessary distractions, respectful and safe.
• Assist with recording student progress toward learning goals based on the ETM benchmarks. This includes the use of formal rubrics customized to measure comprehension/learning for various specific lesson plans provided by the music teacher.
• Assist the music teacher with the creation of the classroom’s visually-engaging bulletin board and maintain keeping the music classroom print-rich, visually engaging, neat, organized and welcoming.
• Provide support and reinforce the classroom procedures and routines by which students know exactly what is expected of them and how they may interact with others to participate successfully that have been provided by the music teacher. This includes the consistent use of seating charts, posters and rules and consequences.
• Participate in ETM-LA Institute training sessions and proactively pursue professional development by utilizing and applying ETM-LA Institute content, concepts, and resources. These trainings occur throughout the year in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. It is your responsibility to plan accordingly to be in attendance.
• Commit to growing as a music teacher in order to be culturally responsive to our students and communities.
• Timely, responsive, and constructive communication in person and through phone/email with ETM-LA and school staff.
• Complete weekly assigned readings
• Create and maintain a portfolio that includes a weekly observation journal and unit plan.
• Ensembles Only:
  Assist Music Mentor – Teacher to keep accurate records and maintenance of materials and instrument inventory.
• Complete timecard daily through ADP.

Job Responsibilities for Level 2 (with the understanding and expectation that the essential functions of Level 1 have been mastered):

• Responsible for leading and teaching a class assigned by the Music Teacher-Mentor. This includes leading rehearsal for and conducting two (2) songs for the assigned class for the school-wide concerts (Winter & Spring).
• Other tasks include assisting withall logistics – sound, lighting, staging, etc.
• Create a visually-engaging bulletin board for your assigned class. Assist the music teacher with the maintenance of keeping the music classroom print-rich, visually engaging,…