PT Elementary Music Teacher

Saint Patrick Academy • Portsmouth, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Patrick Academy is seeking a faith-filled, energetic educator to serve as the Music Teacher for the Lower School (PreK 3 through 4th grade), working 2 days per week. Saint Patrick Academy (SPA) is a co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-K 3 through 8th grade in Portsmouth, NH. The Lower School includes Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade, and the Middle School houses grades 5–8. SPA offers a challenging and enriched curriculum designed to help graduates succeed in their chosen high schools.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both colleagues and the community.
• Experience teaching music to elementary and/or middle school students.
• Passion for engaging young learners through music.
• Skilled in curriculum development and instruction.
• Willingness to incorporate interdisciplinary connections, performance opportunities, and varied instructional approaches.
• Meaningful skill with technology.
• Supportive of the Catholic mission.
• Excited to work in a faith-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching music to elementary and/or middle school students.
• Demonstrates a passion for engaging young learners through music.
• Skilled in curriculum development and instruction.
• Willingness to incorporate interdisciplinary connections, performance opportunities, and varied instructional approaches.
• Open to integrating project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction into their teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive music program that fosters a love of music, creativity, and performance among students.
• Providing general music instruction.
• Directing vocal and/or instrumental ensembles.
• Creating opportunities for student performances within the school community.
• Integrating project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction into teaching practice.
• Creating authentic learning experiences for students using technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed