St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is hiring: Music Instructor - After School in

Overview

Music Instructor - After School Program at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. We provide the tools and support for you to focus on teaching and inspiring students. We are looking for educators who are skilled musicians and dedicated to empowering our students.

We believe private music lessons are the building blocks to a lifelong relationship with music. Our music education mission develops well-rounded students through both goodness and knowledge. We seek instructors who are experts in their instrument and passionate about working with students in grades 3-6. We handle administrative details so you can focus on inspiring learning and nurturing the next generation of musicians within our school community. This role is part of our After School Program and involves working with students in an academically focused environment extending the learning day beyond traditional classroom hours.

Responsibilities

• 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 the mission of fostering both goodness and knowledge.
• Collaborate with Extended Day Program staff to coordinate lesson scheduling and support student engagement in the after-school community.
• Share musical expertise to inspire young learners and foster growth as both musicians and well-rounded individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

About 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 Alexandria, VA. We educate the whole child by attending to academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, preparing students to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and seek candidates who share these values.

Application Process

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY? We offer a quick and easy application process. If you are 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, visit www.sssas.org