Posted: Mar 21, 2025
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General Music and Band Instructor

The Expedition School - Hillsborough, NC
Full-time
Salary: $49,000.00 - $73,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 6, 2025

Seeking a creative, collaborative music instructor to teach grades K-5 general music and grades 6-8 band full time. The successful candidate will create engaging, hands-on, interactive music learning experiences for the younger students, start new 6th graders on band instruments, and build upon an existing “intermediate” band group.

The Expedition School is a project-based, STEM focused school that values music and arts education. We believe music and the arts are a valuable component to the education of the whole child. Join our music program!

Application Timeline Notice:

We will accept applications on a rolling basis; however, priority will be given to those submitted by April 6. Due to our spring break, we will begin reviewing applications and reaching out to candidates starting April 7.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in music education
  • 3 years experience working in music with students of multiple ages
  • For band, ability to play at least at an intermediate level: flute, trumpet, clarinet, percussion, trombone, or saxophone and conducting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • NC teaching license in music (must acquire within 1 year of employment)
  • Ability to teach both general music and band
  • Creative and flexible
  • Classroom management skills
  • Organized and prepared
  • Very positive "can-do" attitude
  • Experience with differentiating instruction for both struggling and advanced learners
  • A vision for building the music program over time

Schedule:

  • 7:30 AM-3:45 PM Monday-Friday

Benefits:

  • State health insurance
  • Retirement matching
  • Optional insurances such as disability, vision, and dental

Salary:

  • State teacher salary scale plus 15% supplement