Music Teacher

About This Role

Teaching music to early childhood and lower school students is the main purpose of this full-time role, which reports to the Lower School Division Head. The position suits an educator who is passionate about helping young boys grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music within a Catholic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pre-K3 through Fourth Grade Music classes.
• Plan and execute a balanced music program and organize class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Inspire appreciation for music in its many forms. Guide students in exploration of rhythmic, instrumental, and vocal music disciplines.
• Provide a variety of age-appropriate music and performing experiences which include: reading music, listening and moving to music, playing instruments, singing, and exposure to the great creators and performers of music through the ages and across genres. Encourage and guide students to develop individual musical and performing skills and interests, as appropriate.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate developmentally appropriate, boy-centered instruction. Possess a love for teaching boys and utilize boy-friendly teaching pedagogy.
• Plan and implement curriculum that is vertically aligned throughout early childhood and lower school, and that prepares students for the rigors of middle school music.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers to integrate elements of musicality into their core instruction, when applicable.
• Maintain care and responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required. Be forward thinking about the potential purchase of equipment for student use.
• Foster collaborative and positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Work in partnership with teaching colleagues to create, plan, rehearse, and execute student performances for families.
• Collaborate with the Director of Fine Arts and the Director of Liturgy and Religion on prayer services, masses, and other outward-facing performances and showcases.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings, serve on committees, and perform various faculty supervisory duties as needed.
• Attend school functions that support the school
• Engage in professional development and commit to consistent growth as an educator. Attend Sacred Heart conferences and ongoing formation to mission opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Director of Fine Arts, or Division Heads.

Requirements

• Bachelor
• Degree in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education
• Proficient at accompanying students by playing at least guitar or piano