What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher position at St. Peter Elementary?
Saint Peter School is a Catholic, diocesan K-8 high school located in Cambridge, MA. We are a co-educational school with an approximate enrollment of around 200 students. Saint Peter School is currently looking for an energetic and outgoing person to fill the role of Long Term Substitute Music Teacher while our usual Music Teacher is on leave. The Music teacher acts as a “specialist” teacher, serving students across all grade levels in music instruction. We are looking for teammates who are excited about the mission of Catholic schools and bringing the beauty of music to our student’s lives.
Responsibilities:
Music teacher for grades K1-8, teaching both in our dedicated music classroom and in the student spaces as needed.
Develop music curricula that align with the mission of St. Peter School and Catholic Education and supports our music program.
Develop our music program, engaging with both parents and students to bring music and the arts to the forefront of the St. Peter's experience.
Lead the choir at our weekly masses and, if possible, accompany with the piano.
Organize and direct the annual Christmas Pageant (December 18th)
Required Qualifications:
Must embrace the mission of St. Peter School and of Catholic Education
1-3 years’ experience in music teaching in a primary school OR 3-5 years of teaching music lessons with evidence of classroom management experience
Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with internal colleagues
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years’ experience classroom teaching
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Education
Experience in Catholic Schools
Compensation:
This position is a long-term substitute position, covering October, November, and December of 2026, and extending dependent on the return date of our tenured faculty in this position. Other possibilities for extending this position to the end of the year exist
This full-time position includes a compensation equivalent to a $55,000 ten-month salary, approximately $2,500 per paycheck, less any applicable deductions, pay is negotiable based on experience.
After-school program participation, including after-school clubs, can provide additional compensation at the same rate as a full-time teacher.
Non-discrimination Summary:
Saint Peter School does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, disability, sex, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, or military status and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work.
Interested candidates should submit a resume to Dr. Evan Kristiansen, Head of School, Saint Peter School, Cambridge MA, 02138 or by replying to this job posting.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000