Moravian Academy seeks an instrumental music teacher and band director with responsibility

for the middle and upper school music ensembles in grades 5-12 on the Historic Downtown and

Merle-Smith Campuses.

The Position

This is a part-time position consisting of band lessons, rehearsals, and events during normal

school hours as well as some evening and weekend performances. Moravian Academy

celebrates the arts, and our instrumental music teacher plays an important role in the life of the

school and the performing arts department. The successful candidate will report to the Directors

of the campuses. As the position is 75% of a full time position, the successful candidate will be

eligible for medical benefits.

Essential Functions

● Teach instrumental small group band lessons.

● Plan and rehearse repertoire for Middle School Jazz Band and Concert Band and Upper

School Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.

● Develop and teach electives and music classes.

● Manage personnel, attendance, materials, and maintenance of any school instruments.

● Plan and attend performances for ensembles including but not limited to Coffeehouse,

concerts, Vespers, and Lovefeasts.

● Assist any students preparing for PMEA District Band auditions.

● Demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages in children with targeted strategies to

attend to social and emotional needs of each child.

● Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular

communications through school-supplied online tools, emails, and phone calls.

● Regularly and appropriately assess student achievement and progress including writing

narrative reports every trimester.

● Participate in professional collaborations including committee and divisional meetings,

cross-divisional efforts, and grade-team meetings.

● Perform duties and coverages outside of the classroom across the Middle and Upper

Schools.

Preferred Qualifications

● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

● Experience teaching music to children required

● Experience conducting student groups strongly preferred

● Competence in connecting with students and creating a healthy classroom community

● Competence in connecting with parents

● Organized and purposeful about materials and lesson plans

● Collaboration with faculty and administration

● Excellence in classroom management techniques

To Apply

Submit digital materials no later than April 26, 2024, including a letter of intent and resume, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to Abby Mahone, Director of the Historic Downtown Campus.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Charter school
• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person