What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocal Music Teacher - Middle School and Upper School 75%-100% position at Castilleja School?
Vocal Music Teacher - Middle School and Upper School (75%-100%)
ABOUT CASTILLEJA
Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracist values and pedagogy.
TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA
At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our larger programming, advise students, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. We seek educators who aspire to engage differences with courage, honesty, intellectual curiosity, respect, and humility. Specifically, the Visual and Performing Arts Department seeks an innovative, inclusive Vocal Music educator to inspire and engage our students in an explorative curriculum that promotes collaborative learning and skill development. The Vocal Music Teacher reports to the VPA Department Lead and Academic Leadership and works closely with other Arts teachers and with grade level colleagues. This position would ideally be 75% classroom: teaching beginning to advanced level classes in both the Middle School and Upper School, and 25% co-curricular: directing the music for school performances (including musicals) and advising student-led vocal groups, such as GLEE.
Important qualities of this teacher include:
• Flexibility
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy
• Commitment to experiential learning and interdisciplinary-thinking
• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing
• An unabashed love of learning
Key Qualifications:
• Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
• Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study
Compensation and Benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence - regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.
Salary : $82,700 - $125,000
