Job Title: Elementary General Music Teacher
Location: Fullerton, California
Start Date: August 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $62,755 – $105,771 annually, based on verified experience and education
About the Role
Fullerton School District is hiring an Elementary General Music Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. We’re seeking a passionate educator with strong music pedagogy skills and a commitment to nurturing creativity in young learners. This role provides general music instruction for TK–6 students and contributes to building a vibrant arts education program districtwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach standards-aligned general music to elementary students
- Develop and deliver lesson plans that foster musical literacy and creative expression
- Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Assess and monitor student progress and maintain accurate records
- Participate in school and district-wide events, committees, and collaboration
- Establish a positive classroom environment that supports student success
- Integrate arts and music throughout the broader curriculum when appropriate
- Collaborate with staff to support student learning outcomes and school initiatives
Qualifications
Required:
- Valid California Single Subject Music Credential, or
- Multiple Subject Credential with a supplemental authorization in music
- Credential must be in hand by August 2025 (candidates nearing completion encouraged to apply)
- Experience:
- Prior student teaching, internship, or classroom teaching experience
- Up to 10 years of verified full-time teaching may be credited toward salary placement
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered:
- Resume
- Letter of Introduction
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, dated within the last two years
- Credential Copy from the CTC Educator portal (must include document number, expiration date, and any authorizations)
Note: Applications must be submitted online. No email, fax, or in-person submissions will be accepted.
Diversity & Inclusion
Fullerton School District values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” on this page to submit your application through SchoolGig. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.