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

Description

Applications are now being accepted for an immediate need for a Full Time Lower School Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of 813 students and 156 faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by its mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 47-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFA’s academic curriculum establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices. Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone of school-wide commitment to developing leadership skills in our students, preparing them for success in college and life.

Lower School Music Teacher - Grades 2-5 - Full Time; Starting August 2026

Scope of Role: 

To carry out the musical educational program consistent with Cape Fear Academy’s philosophy and mission statement maintain high level of professionalism and support of the school at all times.

Major Responsibilities:

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Plan and teach effective lessons based on best practices and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Music in grades 2-5.

b. Teach music fundamentals, music appreciation, and note reading.

c. Introduce students to different styles, composers, and periods of music through various activities.

d. Use a variety of instruments and teaching tools on all grade levels. 

e. Incorporate movement and dance into lessons.

f. Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement cross-disciplinary learning opportunities. 

g. Consistently set a positive and supportive tone in the classroom, with fellow faculty

h. members, and in the larger CFA community.

i. Model integrity, respect, and accountability in daily behaviors and expect the same of

j. students.

k. Successfully manage and, when necessary, correct student behavior in a fair, consistent, and

l. predictable manner.

Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.

m. Communicate with parents as necessary. 

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

a. Lower School Musical (Co-Director).

b. Grandparents Day and Halloween Sing-Along (Director).

c. Grade level presentations as assigned (Support).

d. Coordinate and organize all aspects of talent shows each school year.

RECORD KEEPING

a. Grade each student on effort and content for three grading periods (trimesters) on electronic report cards. 

b. Keep Director informed of major behavior, social, or emotional problems of students.

OTHER

a. Actively collaborate with colleagues on performances including integration and scheduling.

b. Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.

Carry out any other tasks and duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, in Music Education or closely related degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Salary and Benefits:  We offer competitive compensation and a robust selection of benefits, including:

· 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.)

· We offer professional support for student loan forgiveness programs, Employee Assistance Program and financial literacy resources.

· We support retirement contributions with a 6% match after one year of service.

Preferred Start Date: August 10, 2026 

To apply please visit our website and click on “Apply Here” 

https://www.capefearacademy.org/about/employment

Or use the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bad901c1-f066-460d-90a1-32df81fba70b/Cape-Fear-Academy