- Organization:
- Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (NYC Public Schools)
- Location:
- Queens, NY
- Category:
- Classroom/Choral
- Posted On:
- June 10, 2026
Description
The Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, \"A School for a Sustainable City,\" is a progressive public school in New York City (Queens) with an interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum. The music program serves students in grades 7-12, with all students learning a stringed instrument in 7th grade and half continuing in instrumental music through the 12th grade. The opening is for a high school instrumental music teacher with a strings specialization.
Requirements
Candidates should have:
- Experience in teaching stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass)
- Experience or interest in developing project-based curriculum that includes orchestra as well as creative music projects in varied ensemble configurations (ex. chamber, jazz, music production)
- New York State music teaching certification
- Preferred: Additional experience working in modern band settings and/or with guitar, keyboard, and drums.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Hillary Mills and Audrey Duran, Co-Principals, at metropolitanels@gmail.com. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Khris Raymond, Music Teacher, at kraymond@metropolitanels.com.