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Location

Seattle, Washington

Salary

$25 - $30 / HOUR

Quick overview

Facilitate open-ended music experiences for children aged infants to five years while supporting daily classroom routines and caregiving. Collaborate with the pedagogy team to observe and respond to children's interests within the school environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a background in early childhood or music and experience working with young children. Applicants must meet Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families requirements, including background checks and relevant certifications.

CaregivingMovementRhythmClassroom managementChild observationEarly childhood educationInstrument instructionVocal instructionMusic facilitationReggio Emilia pedagogyPedagogical collaboration

Job description

OPENING

If you believe music is not a performance—but a language children use to think, express, and connect—we invite you to apply. This is not a performance-based music role—it is relational, reflective, and rooted in children’s thinking.

We are seeking a full-time Music Teacher & Assistant Teacher to weave music into the daily life of the classroom while supporting children and teachers across the school.

This is a fully integrated role—both offering music experiences and supporting classroom life with children infants through 5 years of age.

  • Role overview
  • Facilitate open-ended music experiences (voice, rhythm, movement, instruments)
  • Support classroom routines, caregiving, and transitions
  • Collaborate with teachers and contribute to the pedagogy team
  • Observe and respond to children’s interests

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Qualifications

  • Background in early childhood, music, or related field
  • Experience with young children (infants/toddlers preferred)
  • Open to or experienced in Reggio Emilia
  • Must meet Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families requirements (background check, MERIT, STARS)
  • Able to work respectfully in both non-sectarian and Christian school environments

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  • Schedule & physical requirements
  • Full-time, 35 hours - 40 hours/week (Mon–Fri, between 7:30am–5:45pm)
  • Active role: must be able to work with young children (infants–5 years), including kneeling, squatting, lifting, and floor-based engagement

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APPLY

Please submit your resume and a short reflection

How do children experience music as a language?

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"The child has a hundred languages…" — Loris Malaguzzi

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