Upper School Fine Arts

Upper School Fine Arts  (Band/Orchestra/Ensemble/Digital Music)

Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered educator who loves music and is eager to join a vibrant Upper School community. Reporting to the Head of Upper School, this dynamic, highly qualified, and approachable teacher will serve as both a member of the Upper School of the Fine Arts department and an advisor, beginning in August 2026.

Our ideal candidate is a skilled and reflective music educator who builds strong relationships with students and designs learning experiences that develop technical musicianship and the habits of collaboration. The successful candidate will be excited to teach across a range of offerings, including Upper School band, orchestra, a small ensemble aligned with their particular strengths (such as jazz band, percussion ensemble, marimba, steel pan, chamber music, etc.), and potentially design and launch an inaugural Digital Music Composition and Production course based on student interest.

The ideal candidate brings strong pedagogical practice and musicianship to their teaching while remaining curious, flexible, and open to innovation. They are comfortable working with evolving repertoire and contemporary tools for composition, production, and performance. Experience with digital audio workstations, music technology, or composition software is highly valued, as is interest in building curriculum from the ground up and thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including AI, to support student creativity and musical understanding.

Beyond the classroom, we seek educators who are eager to participate in the broader life of the school in ways that are sustainable and balanced. Our teachers enjoy working with teenagers, bring warmth, optimism, and professionalism to their work, and thrive in a collegial environment where collaboration, reflection, and shared purpose are central. If Fort Worth Country Day sounds like a place where you can grow as an educator and musician while making a meaningful impact on students, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach a reduced course load of four sections in the first year, including band, orchestra, a small ensemble like steel pan, percussion or marimba, and/or Digital Music Composition and Production, and facilitate drum line at football games and admissions events
• Serve as an advisor for ten to twelve Upper School students
• Clearly communicate classroom expectations and grade student work in a timely manner using growth-mindset feedback that provides a clear path forward
• Develop strong partnerships with families
• Provide extra-help opportunities during free periods and before or after school

The ideal candidate will also:

• Demonstrate joy and enthusiasm in working with teenagers
• Love their subject area
• Show a strong commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning
• Be flexible, collaborative, and eager to join a community that values continual growth
• Bring positivity, optimism, and a healthy sense of perspective to their work
• Represent the School in a professional and positive manner
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Previous work experience in grades 9–12 in a college preparatory independent school environment is preferred

All employees of FWCD must:

• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School. The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

Fort Worth Country Day is a co-ed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:

Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth in 2018.  Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 12 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts, music and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School is available at www.fwcd.org.