<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Music - Vocal</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/1/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Elementary School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>School Year 2026-27</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>6/12/2026 or Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>VACANCY NOTICE 2026-2027</p> <p>NEW FAIRFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION</p> <p>POSITION: Music (Elementary, K-5)</p> <p>SCHOOL: New Fairfield Elementary School</p> <p>The successful candidate will foster a positive and engaging classroom environment while developing students' musical skills, creativity and appreciation for music.</p> <p>GENERAL DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provide engaging K-5 music instruction through singing, movement, instrument exploration, music literacy, performance, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences </li><li>Use ongoing assessment approaches to monitor student progress and inform instruction </li><li>Provide students with meaningful feedback to support reflection, growth, and goal setting </li><li>Plan, organize, and conduct grade-level and/or school music performances and events </li><li>Collaborate with K-12 music staff, teachers, and administrators to support the school and district fine arts program </li><li>Communicate proactively and effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of current elementary music teaching methods </li><li>Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills </li><li>Experience integrating movement, technology, and varied instructional strategies into music instruction preferred </li><li>CT Certification 049 Music, PreK-12 required </li></ul> <p>SALARY:</p> <p>Per the NFEA Contract</p> <p>POSITION TO START:</p> <p>August 2026</p> <p>PLEASE SUBMIT:</p> <p>Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)</p> <p>Letter of Intent</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>Certification</p> <p>Letters of Reference (2)</p> <p>The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed the recruitment, appointment, training, evaluation, and promotion of personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal or Connecticut law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. The District complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicable Connecticut General Statutes.</p> <p>Date Posted: June 1, 2026</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: June 12, 2026 or Until Filled (the later of)</p>