Responsible for teaching various classes/levels in middle and upper school, maintain and enhance the tradition of student interest in and passion for music and the performing arts.  The instrumental music teacher/director will work closely with faculty and administrators to provide high-quality performing arts events throughout the school year including musical co-director of musical theatrical productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle and upper school instrumental music classes and ensembles, and upper school music classes, including AP Music Theory
• Music Director for the upper school musical.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students for musical instrument development and performance preparation.
• Plan, organize, and execute major instrumental performances throughout the year.
• Coordinate participation in regional and state performance assessments; mentor students for solo or ensemble contests and auditions.
• Instruct a wide variety of styles of music – contemporary, traditional, and modern instrumental works.
• As a Fine Arts team member, help
• Act as a positive role model and able to support the values of the School.  The teacher plans and implements instructional programs and activities that further the philosophy, mission, and goals of Saint Edward’s School.  The teacher ensures that the classroom atmosphere fosters knowledge development, moral development, emotional development, and development of leadership skills.
• Act as an advisor and advocate for all students, but particularly for a finite group that will be assigned to you.
• Act as the planner of learning who chooses and organizes instructional materials.  The teacher adapts methods and materials to accommodate learner differences.  He/she plans for both long-term and short-term instructional goals.
• Effectively assess student learning and employ responsive teaching practices.
• Practice classroom management that is cognitively appropriate for middle school students and creates an environment conducive to learning.  The teacher establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior and demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the school administration, fellow faculty members, parents, and students.  The teacher provides frequent and specific feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Participate in professional development and demonstrate commitment to improving their educational skills and knowledge. The teacher should take a leadership role in improving education and model life-long learning to students and colleagues.

• Implement best practices that develop research, reading, and writing skills, as well as information literacy and digital citizenship.
• Sponsor, lead, or participate in co-curricular and/or extracurricular student programs, including trip planning and chaperoning.
• Perform all duties as outlined in the Employee/Faculty Handbook and in their professional contract.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Possess in-depth knowledge of choral techniques and skills, relevant teaching experience, a student-centered approach, and a passion for working with students.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Secondary teachers shall have a minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university in their major teaching field.
• Classroom experience preferred.
• Must be able to function in a technology rich classroom.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment. 
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

About Saint Edward's School

Saint Edward’s has grown and prospered as one of the best Florida independent schools since its founding in 1965 as a day school for students seeking a superior college-preparatory education. Enrolling students in preschool, elementary, middle and high school levels, today we serve just under 650 students in pre-k3 through grade 12. Saint Edward’s students benefit from intense faculty involvement and superb teaching faculty in small classes. Our expectations for student achievement are high and students rise to the occasion. Saint Edward’s students begin college counseling with experienced counselors during the 8th grade and better than 90% of the graduating class is accepted into their college or university of first or second choice. Our SAT scores are well above state and national averages and are the highest achieved on the Treasure Coast. In keeping with our independent Episcopal School tradition, Saint Edward's places an emphasis on developing moral and spiritual character and good citizenship.

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