St. Mary’s Academy is seeking an engaging and dynamic teacher who is qualified to lead the General Music program. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position reporting to the division principal, beginning in August 2024.

Candidates should have experience in developing and implementing purposeful instruction that leads to musically literate and globally mindful students.

Our music educators focus on the Colorado Music Standards of expression, creativity, comprehension, and evaluation as they encourage joyful participation.

Successful candidates will model the Loretto Values of Faith, Community, Justice, and Respect in their classroom, and encourage our students to use music as a tool for communicating and expressing these values.

St. Mary's Academy expects excellence from all students but fosters growth through adversity, particularly through the exploration of foundational music skills, basic instrumental techniques, and vocal development.

St. Mary's advocates for the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the classroom, particularly in the music classroom to expose and perform music of various genres, styles, and cultures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach general music to Preschool - 4th grade students;
• Create a positive classroom culture by incorporating a student-centered and inclusive pedagogy utilizing effective classroom management;
• Be willing to collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular learning experiences, and with performing arts staff in developing co-curricular or extra-curricular performances;
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that will facilitate active learning within all levels of experience and age groups;
• Teach music theory and history as developmentally appropriate for each age group;
• Motivate pupils and encourage the progress of each individual student through written evaluation as well as daily authentic assessments;

Maintain care for school-owned facilities, music, musical instruments, and equipment.

Perform other supervisory duties as required of all Lower School teachers, such as recess, lunch, or morning / afternoon pick-up and / or drop-off; and,

Communicate effectively with St. Mary’s Academy staff, students, and parents.

Salary / Benefits :

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is - St. Mary’s Academy provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply :

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Music Education or comparable experience in music and education

Knowledge or skills in some or all of the following :

Music Together, First Steps in Music, Dalcroze, Orff, Suzuki, Kodaly or another appropriate elementary school-aged music curriculum

Proficiency in piano, guitar, and / or ukulele accompaniment skills

Vocal pedagogy

Band methods

Orchestra methods

Hand Bell methods

Conducting

Recorder karate curriculum

Curricular emphasis on play, dance, and exploration

Music technology, A / V systems, current music software, Google Office software

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Last updated : 2024-05-12