Summer Band/Orchestra music teacher needed in the Belfast area. The Penobscot Bay Orchestra, Camden, Maine, is hiring a music teacher to help develop and lead a summer band/orchestra program. As a summer outreach “music camp”, the Orchestra is interested in someone to lead a youth music program for 10 - 15 hours. Depending on the availability of the teacher, this could be a 2-week daily program or spread out over several weeks. Targeted audience would be students who have had at least one year on their instrument, perhaps grades 6 to 9, but negotiable. Possibility to co-teach/job share. Please visit penobscotbayorchestra.org for our website. For more information: contact Eleanor Hess: eleanorhess.maine@gmail.com or 207-992-6730
Dike-Newell School/Phippsburg Elementary School
Elementary Music Teacher
RSU 1 seeks an experienced Elementary Music Teacher for Dike-Newell School/Phippsburg Elementary School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching general music classes to grades PK-5, as well as instilling a love of music and creating a joyful learning environment. Familiarity with the Maine Learning Results for elementary music, is preferred.
Qualifications:
Strong classroom management skills
Effective communication skills
Strong collaboration skills and a proven ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Certification:
Music Teaching Certificate, K-12 (614)
Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, RSU 1 application, resume, three letters of reference (not more than two years old), copy of transcripts, copy of certification/CHRC to:
RSU 1
34 Wing Farm Parkway
Bath, ME 04530
or submit via email to: kburgess@rsu1.org
Penobscot Bay Orchestra - Summer Band/Orchestra teacher (posted March 15, 2026)
Regional School Unit # 1 - K-5 Music Teacher (Phippsburg Elementary/Dike Newell School)