What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher position at Seton Catholic Schools Inc?
Position Title: Music Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Employment Classification: 10-month salary, full-time
Start Date: August 12, 2025
Location: This role will teach at St. Margaret Mary School, Northwest Catholic, and St. Catherine School
Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee
Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. There are currently 15 schools serving 3,500 students in the network. The network is planned to expand to a total of 20 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.
The Seton Difference
- Building on the tradition of Catholic education, Seton is developing a renewed, collaborative environment for educators:
- Join a community that shares your values. Immerse yourself in our diverse parish and neighborhood communities and grow in your own faith through regular school activities.
- Collaborate with other educators. As part of an 15-school network, our teachers are connected to resources, ideas and support systems from fellow educators across the region.
- Teach the whole child. As a Seton teacher, you will play a unique role leading academic instruction and character formation for your students. In addition, all our schools offer specials subject areas: art, music and physical education.
- Develop as an educator. Seton prioritizes and invests in unparalleled professional development, so you can improve your craft and grow at every stage of your career.
- Discover your long-term career path in education. We are actively developing new opportunities for sustainable career growth and leadership development across our growing network.
Position Description:
A teacher at Seton Catholic Schools is a devoted educator who is committed to students succeeding in mind, body and spirit. Teachers are responsible for creating a safe, organized and joyful classroom environment that supports academic and spiritual instruction. Each teacher will utilize current student data to drive academic growth in all students. Additionally, teachers participate in school and network professional development as well as receive coaching from principals and instructional coaches.
The ideal teacher candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools
- Strong understanding of age-appropriate instructional best practices and assessment systems
- Builds relationships, collaborates, and cultivates a strong school culture with all school staff
- Takes personal responsibility for professional results and seeks opportunities for feedback
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, take initiative and operate with a growth mindset
- Bachelors degree or higher
Preferred Requirements:
- Classroom Teaching Experience
- State Teaching License
Compensation:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
- 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available.
- Unlimited potential for professional growthwe are building a new model for urban, Catholic education.
