Music Teacher - HIgh School
Lehigh Valley Academy•Bethlehem, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The High School Music Teacher will be responsible for teaching high school band, chorus, piano, and music-related coursework while directing performances and cultivating a culture of musical excellence and student participation. The ideal candidate understands that great music programs are built one student at a time through recruitment, retention, positive relationships, and meaningful performance experiences.
Requirements
- Pennsylvania Music PK–12 Certification (or ability to obtain Pennsylvania certification)
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or related field
- Demonstrated experience directing both band and choral ensembles
- Strong piano proficiency for classroom instruction, accompaniment, and rehearsals
- Knowledge of music theory, music technology, and contemporary music education practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience developing and managing effective rehearsal schedules
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- All required Pennsylvania clearances
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching high school band and chorus
- Experience teaching piano and music theory courses
- Experience using modern music technology, recording software, notation software, and digital music platforms
- Experience collaborating with theatre arts programs and interdisciplinary arts initiatives
- Evidence of successfully increasing student participation, retention, and performance quality within a music program
Responsibilities
- Direct and develop high school concert band and choral ensembles
- Plan and implement effective weekly rehearsal schedules that maximize instructional time and student growth
- Select appropriate, engaging, and challenging literature for high school band and chorus ensembles
- Prepare students for concerts, performances, festivals, and community events
- Develop strategies to recruit and retain student musicians and singers
- Teach music courses that may include band, chorus, piano, music theory, and other music electives
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying musical backgrounds and abilities
- Integrate music theory, music history, performance skills, and musicianship into instruction
- Utilize technology to enhance music learning and performance
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Collaborate with elementary, middle school, and theatre arts faculty to create a cohesive K–12 performing arts experience
- Support student transitions from elementary and middle school music programs into high school ensembles
- Contribute to the continued growth and visibility of the performing arts at LVA
- Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning within the IB framework
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in designing engaging learning experiences
- Participate actively in school events, performances, and professional learning opportunities
Benefits
- Collaborative planning
- Strong instructional leadership
- Professional culture built on respect, curiosity, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
