Elementary Music Teacher Grades K-2-Columbus

Overview

Job title: Music Teacher

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Organization Unit: General Education

Approved by: Human Resources

Effective date: 4/30/26

Performance Academies seeks a high-energy, musically trained Elementary Music Teacher with training in the Kodály pedagogical method to join a supportive and mission-driven educational community in the Columbus area. This full-time position serves students in grades K-2 across multiple school locations, with a long-term vision of expanding sequential music instruction through grades K-8 in the coming years.

The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and strengthening a comprehensive, sequential music program grounded in Kodály principles, while helping cultivate a deep love of music, musical literacy, and joyful participation in the arts.

• Provide high-quality music instruction to students in grades K-2 using the Kodály pedagogical approach.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, sequential music curriculum that builds foundational skills (singing, rhythm, solfege, literacy, and listening).
• Teach across multiple school sites within the Columbus area.
• Plan and lead a minimum of two class performances per year and/or two building performances for parents and community members.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to support the gradual expansion of music programming through additional grade levels (K–8).
• Support the long-term development of additional music opportunities, including ensembles, performances, or enrichment programs as the program grows.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and energetic classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, and families regarding student progress and program goals.
• Effectively manage program resources within the allotted budget.

• Kodály Certification Level 1 (K–2)
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a closely related field
• Current teaching license (preferred but not required)
• 3–5 years of teaching experience (new graduates with Kodály training or a strong commitment to Kodály training are encouraged to apply)
• Strong musicianship, including excellent singing skills and a solid understanding of child vocal development
• Experience teaching elementary-aged students
• Enthusiasm for building and growing a music program over time
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple school settings

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make sound educational decisions.
• Ability to work in a diverse educational setting and understand the community and student demographics.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and related technology; prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, and parents.

• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.