Teacher, Academy Band & Strings Music Director (FLA)
Adventist Education, Florida, New York, United States
Teacher, Academy Band & Strings Music Director (FLA)
Forest Lake Academy in Apopka, FL
Southern Union Conference | Florida Conference
Forest Lake Academy (FLA) is one of the largest Adventist high schools in the North American Division and is located in Apopka, Florida, just eight miles north of Orlando. The school offers grades 9-12 to nearly 400 students and is on the same property as Forest Lake Education Center, a pre‑k‑8th grade school with about 670 students. Numerous AdventHealth Hospitals and the Adventist Health System headquarters as well as all of the attractions in Orlando (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, etc.) and the beaches are only a short distance away from FLA. By this fall, the school will have just completed an extensive expansion project that is creating a renewed energy and excitement on campus with the new facilities.
FLA is seeking a full-time Band and Strings Music Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is looking for an energetic, dedicated, and inspirational music teacher who fosters and maintains an excellent music program, while engaging students and helping them develop a personal relationship with Jesus. FLA’s music program is a hallmark of the school, which is robust and active in the community and local churches. The music department includes two full-time directors and numerous music groups, including:
Concert Band: 54 students
Strings: 27 students
The ideal candidate will be passionate about young people and possess strong musical knowledge, performance ability, and pedagogical skills, with the ability to motivate students to bring the best out of them.
Note that interviews may occur before the final Resume Due Date, so prompt submission of your application is encouraged.
For more information about Forest Lake Academy, visit the school's website at
http://forestlakeacademy.org/
or email the principal,
glen.baker@forestlake.org .
Required Experience Applicant must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. A minimum of a bachelor's degree with North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification in music is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). A master's degree in music education and/or instrumental conducting and successful experience teaching high school band and string ensembles is preferred. Applicant must be able to manage a large rehearsal room and effectively supervise and engage students, as well as have the knowledge of varied learning styles and the skill to analyze and evaluate student progress.
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Florida Conference
Forest Lake Academy is a college-preparatory Seventh‑day Adventist Christian school dedicated to providing a challenging Christian education in an innovative, safe, and diverse environment.
Forest Lake Academy is a grade 9-12 college‑prep high school, that provides a challenging curriculum and Christian education in a safe, innovative environment that values diversity.
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Forest Lake Academy (FLA) is one of the largest Adventist high schools in the North American Division and is located in Apopka, Florida, just eight miles north of Orlando. The school offers grades 9-12 to nearly 400 students and is on the same property as Forest Lake Education Center, a pre‑k‑8th grade school with about 670 students. Numerous AdventHealth Hospitals and the Adventist Health System headquarters as well as all of the attractions in Orlando (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, etc.) and the beaches are only a short distance away from FLA. By this fall, the school will have just completed an extensive expansion project that is creating a renewed energy and excitement on campus with the new facilities.
FLA is seeking a full-time Band and Strings Music Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is looking for an energetic, dedicated, and inspirational music teacher who fosters and maintains an excellent music program, while engaging students and helping them develop a personal relationship with Jesus. FLA’s music program is a hallmark of the school, which is robust and active in the community and local churches. The music department includes two full-time directors and numerous music groups, including:
Concert Band: 54 students
Strings: 27 students
The ideal candidate will be passionate about young people and possess strong musical knowledge, performance ability, and pedagogical skills, with the ability to motivate students to bring the best out of them.
Note that interviews may occur before the final Resume Due Date, so prompt submission of your application is encouraged.
For more information about Forest Lake Academy, visit the school's website at
http://forestlakeacademy.org/
or email the principal,
glen.baker@forestlake.org .
Required Experience Applicant must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. A minimum of a bachelor's degree with North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification in music is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). A master's degree in music education and/or instrumental conducting and successful experience teaching high school band and string ensembles is preferred. Applicant must be able to manage a large rehearsal room and effectively supervise and engage students, as well as have the knowledge of varied learning styles and the skill to analyze and evaluate student progress.
Posted by:
Florida Conference
Forest Lake Academy is a college-preparatory Seventh‑day Adventist Christian school dedicated to providing a challenging Christian education in an innovative, safe, and diverse environment.
Forest Lake Academy is a grade 9-12 college‑prep high school, that provides a challenging curriculum and Christian education in a safe, innovative environment that values diversity.
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