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Music Instructor - After School Program

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

At St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students. With our commitment to excellence in education, you'll find a rewarding and impactful role in our vibrant school community. We are looking for educators who are not only skilled musicians but also dedicated to empowering our students.

We believe that private music lessons are the building blocks to a lifelong relationship with music. Our strong commitment to music education is fundamental to our mission of developing well-rounded students through both goodness and knowledge, and we work hard to find instructors who are experts in their instrument and passionate about working with students in grades 3-6. We handle the administrative details so you can do what you do best: inspire learning and nurture the next generation of musicians within our school community!

As part of our After School Program, you'll have the opportunity to work with students in a supportive, academically-focused environment that extends the learning day beyond traditional classroom hours.

What You'll Do:

As a Music Instructor in our After School Program, you will create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment where students thrive. You will:

• Teach private music lessons to students in grades 3-6 with varying skill levels and musical backgrounds.

• Build positive relationships with students and families through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates that reflect our mission of fostering both goodness and knowledge.

• Collaborate with Extended Day Program staff to coordinate lesson scheduling and support student engagement in our after-school community.

• Share your musical expertise to inspire young learners and foster their growth as both musicians and well-rounded individuals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of music teaching experience, preferably with elementary-aged students.
• Experience working with children in grades 3-6.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• 5+ years of teaching experience with elementary students.
• Expertise in multiple instruments including: cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, piano, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and percussion.
• Experience in after-school or extended day programs.
• Familiarity with elementary music curriculum and age-appropriate teaching methods.

Overview of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org