Lower School Music Teacher - Full Time 2026-2027 school year

Cape Fear Academy • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cape Fear Academy (CFA) is seeking a Full Time Lower School Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. CFA is a PK3-12 independent school in Wilmington, NC, dedicated to discovering and developing individual potential and preparing students for success in college and life. The school emphasizes academics, visual and performing arts, and athletics within a 47-acre campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities. CFA fosters a rich learning environment with a committed faculty and staff who uphold core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. Teachers deliver high-quality instruction focused on critical thinking, communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich setting, with autonomy for creative and innovative teaching. The academic departments encourage collegiality and support continuous professional development, making CFA an ideal place for professional growth.

Requirements

• Knowledge of music pedagogy.
• Ability to play and teach a variety of classroom instruments.
• Basic piano knowledge.
• Drama experience.
• Ability to plan and direct mid-to-large-scale performances.
• Bachelor’s degree required, in Music Education or closely related degree.
• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach effective lessons based on best practices and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Music in grades 2-5.
• Teach music fundamentals, music appreciation, and note reading.
• Introduce students to different styles, composers, and periods of music through various activities.
• Use a variety of instruments and teaching tools on all grade levels.
• Incorporate movement and dance into lessons.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.
• Consistently set a positive and supportive tone in the classroom, with fellow faculty members, and in the larger CFA community.
• Model integrity, respect, and accountability in daily behaviors and expect the same of students.
• Successfully manage and, when necessary, correct student behavior in a fair, consistent, and predictable manner.
• Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.
• Communicate with parents as necessary.
• Co-Direct the Lower School Musical.
• Direct Grandparents Day and Halloween Sing-Along.
• Support grade-level presentations as assigned.
• Coordinate and organize all aspects of talent shows each school year.
• Grade each student on effort and content for three grading periods (trimesters) on electronic report cards.
• Keep Director informed of major behavior, social, or emotional problems of students.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues on performances including integration and scheduling.
• Carry out any other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance for employees.
• Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A full complement of voluntary group insurance plans (Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and families.)
• Professional support for student loan forgiveness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial literacy resources.
• Support retirement contributions with a 6% match after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

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