Elementary Performing Arts Teacher (Maternity Coverage August - December 2026)

Kingsley Montessori School is looking for an Elementary Performing Arts Teacher for parental leave coverage from August 17 - December 11, 2026.

Job Description

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

We seek a dynamic, experienced, culturally-aware teacher for a progressive Montessori-inspired program that honors educational best practices to teach vocal and instrumental music to children in 1st-6th grade following a curriculum aligned with National Arts Standards. As a co-curricular teacher, the successful candidate will lead music lessons that provide each student with avenues for cultural exploration while deepening each individual learner’s basic musicianship skills. The candidate will plan and prepare students for musical performances, while evaluating student performance and growth. Co-Curricular teachers work closely with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences and to support students’ social emotional learning. All teachers attend regular meetings and observe, advise, and serve children in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping. Elementary Co-Curricular Teachers report to the Director of Elementary. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students
• Lead academic and behavioral routines
• Maintain professional communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community 
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives
• Lead students 1st - 6th grade in mixed age level classroom music lessons 
• Direct chorus ensembles in weekly rehearsals
• Plan and prepare students for school performances, including the Winter Concert 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Music degree required; MA in education preferred
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments; background training in Kodály and Orff classroom methods preferred 
• Experience directing young choral singers and preparing ensembles for performance
• Strong piano skills required
• At least three years teaching experience
  

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers
  

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Salaries for full-time teachers typically range from $55,000 to $90,000, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.