Music Teacher
About The Position
Saint Patrick Academy is seeking a faith-filled, energetic educator who will serve as the Music Teacher for 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 is comprised of Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade, and the Middle School houses grades 5–8. SPA provides a challenging and enriched curriculum that allows graduates to achieve success in the high schools of their choice. The Music Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive music program that fosters a love of music, creativity, and performance among students. This includes general music instruction, vocal and/or instrumental direction, and opportunities for student performances within the school community. Teachers must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with both colleagues and the community. The ideal candidate has experience teaching music to elementary and/or middle school students, demonstrates a passion for engaging young learners through music, and is skilled in curriculum development and instruction. A willingness to incorporate interdisciplinary connections, performance opportunities, and varied instructional approaches is essential. SPA teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Candidates should also be open to integrating project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction into their teaching practice. SPA teachers must be supportive of the Catholic mission and excited to work in a faith-based environment.
Requirements
- Faith-filled, energetic educator
- 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
- Supportive of the Catholic mission
- Excited to work in a faith-based environment
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive music program
- Fostering a love of music, creativity, and performance among students
- Providing general music instruction
- Vocal and/or instrumental direction
- Creating opportunities for student performances within the school community
- Demonstrating meaningful skill with technology to create authentic learning experiences
- Integrating project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
