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Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director (1.0 FTE) Litchfield Middle School Start Date: August 25, 2026 Tentative Interview Dates: Week of April 27, 2026 Position Open Until Filled Litchfield Middle School is seeking a passionate, student-centered Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director to join our vibrant music department beginning with the 2026?2027 school year. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position working with students in grades 5?8 in a supportive and collaborative environment. Why Join Litchfield? Litchfield Public Schools is proud of its strong tradition of excellence in music education. Our band program has been a cornerstone of the community for over 60 years, with a marching band recognized as one of Minnesota?s premier programs. Students, families, and the community deeply value and support the arts, creating an environment where music educators can thrive and make a lasting impact. Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Teach middle school instrumental music, grade 5 and direct band ensembles in grades 6?8 Collaborate closely with the district?s music team to ensure a cohesive and vertically aligned program Assist with and support the summer marching band program Middle school summer marching band High school marching band program assistant Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture that encourages musical growth, creativity, and performance excellence District Highlights Located just one hour west of the Twin Cities metro area, Litchfield offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to metropolitan amenities Member of the Wright County Conference, providing strong regional collaboration and performance opportunities A 1:1 Apple district ? all students use iPads, and teachers are provided with both MacBooks and iPads to support instruction and creativity Strong community and administrative support for performing arts programs Compensation and Benefits Litchfield Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Additional responsibilities and compensation are included for summer marching band involvement. Qualifications Valid Minnesota K?12 Instrumental Music / Band licensure required Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues Commitment to maintaining and growing a tradition of musical excellence Application Process Interested candidates should apply online through AppliTrack: Visit www.litchfield.k12.mn.us Click Employment and complete the online application Applicants should include: Cover letter Resume Transcripts Three current letters of recommendation Copy of Minnesota teaching license(s) Questions For additional information about this position, please contact: Chelsea Brown Principal, Litchfield Middle School 320-693-2441 ext. 3129 The information contained in this communication is private and confidential. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of the information contained in this communication is not authorized. If you have received this communication in error, please first notify the sender immediately so that we can ensure that such a mistake does not occur in the future and then delete this communication from all data storage devices and destroy all hard copies. Thank you.