(2026-2027) Band Director/Music Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown • Bethlehem, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Band Director/Music Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow in their music education. This role involves teaching at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior, with courses including band, introduction to music, music theory, and guitar. The position also requires hosting and participating in Partner School Activities and Diocesan band or music events, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to school and diocesan policies, and engaging in professional growth. The role includes performing other duties assigned by the Principal, such as Christmas and spring concerts, parades, community events, conducting the marching band at all football games (including playoffs), and a determined number of winter sports season basketball games and wrestling matches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in music, education, or related field.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check (no less than 1 year old).
• Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

• PA teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior, including band, introduction to music, music theory, and guitar.
• Host and participate in Partner School Activities and Diocesan band or music events.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters, including social media and online platforms.
• Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies.
• Maintain and engage in professional growth, adhere to professional standards, and demonstrate professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Attend all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, including Christmas and spring concerts, parades and other community events, conducting the marching band at all football games (including playoffs), and a determined number of winter sports season basketball games and wrestling matches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level