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

Fanny 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 Summary

We 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 Documents

A 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 Duties

Day-to-day job duties may vary depending on the changing needs of the classroom(s) and student(s):

• Co-teaches and collaborates effectively with Band Director and other Falk Faculty

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel

• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior

• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, instruments, and facilities

• Co-directs Spring musical with Band Director

• Collaborates with piano accompanist

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• Moderate lifting/moving of various items from 15-35 pounds.

• Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds

• Physical ability to use office equipment

• Other duties may be required that are not detailed here

Materials should be uploaded to join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit:

1. Letter of application

2. A resume

3. An educational philosophy statement

4. Three letters of recommendation

5. Official transcripts

6. PA instructional certificate or equivalent

The 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 meh479@pitt.edu. Applications 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.