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Middle School Music & Spanish Teacher

Middle School Music & Spanish Teacher
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Opportunity starting August 2025. Alta Vista Middle School is seeking a dynamic Music Teacher to lead the middle school music program and teach one section of Spanish.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

If interested, send a cover letter and resume to Head of School, Rob Cousins at rob.cousins@altavistaschool.org.

The Position: Middle School Music and Spanish Teacher

  • Design and teach instrumental music classes to middle school students
  • Support the production of the Middle School Spring Musical
  • Teach one section of Spanish 1 (6th grade) or Spanish 2 (7th grade)
  • Serve as an advisor to a group of middle school students
  • Lead an after-school club one day a week
  • Participate in field trips and an annual grade-level trip.
  • Design and maintain a vibrant classroom environment
  • Work cooperatively and collegially with the school’s administration, the faculty and staff, and the parents to create and maintain an exemplary school environment
  • Prepare for and actively participate in all school activities, faculty meetings, and conferences, including those with parents, during and after school hours as may be necessary
  • Cultivate collaboration, transparency, inclusion, curiosity, fun, innovation, and excellence in a dynamic learning community
  • Conduct dynamic and flexible instruction to address a variety of learning styles and interests
  • Reflect on teaching with a critical eye in order to continuously improve practice
  • Evaluate and give feedback on student progress regularly using standards-based assessment

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree; Master’s degree preferred 
  • In-depth knowledge of music curricula and best teaching practices
  • knowledge of Spanish and ability to teach one section of Spanish 1 or Spanish 2
  • Experience teaching music at the middle school and/or secondary school level
  • Familiarity with teaching in independent schools preferred


Alta Vista School is a dynamic Independent School in San Francisco. Faculty, administrators, and families alike share the belief that experiential, hands-on activities provide optimal opportunities to engage students in meaningful learning. Alta Vista educators benefit from small class sizes and are intentional in their instruction. Alta Vista is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all families, students, and faculty. The Alta Vista School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability.