Lower School Music & Movement Teacher

Derby Academy, a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 co-educational day school located in Hingham, Massachusetts, seeks an enthusiastic, well-qualified candidate for the position of Lower School (PreK - Grade 4) Music & Movement Teacher beginning in August 2026.

Rooted in the school’s motto, “Improve Both Mind and Heart,” Derby provides students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment.

Music & Movement at Derby is a continuum of opportunities for children to sing, dance, compose, listen, and play with their voice and a variety of instruments. Joy, play, and music-making is a fundamental and inextricable part of our program.

The Music & Movement Teacher will teach all Lower School Music & Movement classes and assist with major school initiatives related to the Arts Program. The Music & Movement Teacher collaborates with colleagues to develop exciting, multi-disciplinary, cross-curricular experiences for students.

The Music & Movement Teacher is responsible for selecting age-appropriate and inspiring vocal repertoire for performances that include Grandfriends Day, our Winter Concert, and Derby Day Concert.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience teaching music and movement in an early childhood setting, as well as a strong choral and instrumental/band background.

• a strong professional background in music & movement education for young children;
• experience in vocal development as well as band/ensemble and accompaniment instruments;
• a keen interest in creating playful, developmentally-appropriate music and movement experiences for young children;
• the enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both in the department and across disciplines;
• experience developing music & movement opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, innovation, problem-solving, and the use of technology;
• a commitment to the school’s mission and values;