Early Childhood Music Teacher - Adjunct Job at The Johns Hopkins University in B

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an opening for an Adjunct Early Childhood Music teaching position in the Early Childhood Music Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Start date is June 2025.

The successful Early Childhood Music teaching candidate will provide group-based music instruction to students (birth to 5 years of age) and families. The Peabody Preparatory's Early Childhood program is a leading edge, research-based, 20-year established curriculum developed and adapted by Dr. Eric Rasmussen, department chair, from the Music Learning Theory of Dr. Edwin Gordon. Successful candidates will receive training in the Early Childhood Music curriculum at Peabody Preparatory as part of the onboarding process.

Candidates should be experienced in working with young musicians and have basic skills on keyboard, guitar, or other chordal accompanying instruments.

Duties

• Teaching up to 3 classes per campus over the summer (6 weeks), with classes offered on Saturdays and possibly another weekday morning.
• During the academic year, up to 4 classes on Saturday mornings and possible weekday morning classes for the fall and spring semesters (32 weeks).
• Depending on availability, potential additional opportunities are available at other campus locations.

Locations: Multiple locations, including Howard County, Downtown Baltimore, Frederick, possibly more

Contact For further information contact: Dr. Eric Rasmussen, Chair, Early Childhood Music, Peabody Preparatory: erasmus1@peabody.jhu.edu

About Us Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, music education, and/or early childhood education is required. Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred.
• Documented successful teaching experience required.
• Experience and an exceptional manner with children birth to 5 years.
• Excellent musicianship and comfortable in (and/or able to easily learn) melodies in all tonalities and meters.
• A background in early childhood music is preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter
• Resumé

To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/167463

Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.