Middle School Music Teacher at St. Paul's School for Boys

The St. Paul’s Schools is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Middle School Choral Music Teacher at St. Paul’s School for Boys.

School Overview

Voted one of Baltimore’s top workplaces, the St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools located in Brooklandville, Maryland. With more than 1,400 students from ages 6 weeks to grade 12, St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School (coed), St. Paul’s School for Boys, and St. Paul’s School for Girls share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal affiliation, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. In July 2018, the schools unified under the umbrella of The St. Paul's Schools, with a single board of trustees and one president, but each school retains its individual traditions and its gender-specific programs. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students. With St. Paul’s unique model, boys and girls are taught together and separately at just the right times in their development.

St. Paul’s School for Boys, founded in 1849, is a college-preparatory day school serving boys in grades 5 through 12. The school’s mission, “Seek truth, knowledge, and excellence; live by faith, compassion, and integrity,” is the daily standard for all members of our community. St. Paul’s School for Boys’ students are thoughtful young men who thrive in an educational community that emphasizes strong relationships, personal growth, and the collective pursuit of integrity.

The Choral Tradition at St. Paul's:

Singing has been integral to the experience of St. Paul's students since the school's founding in 1849. Noted internationally for excellence on the concert stage, our singers have performed regularly and captivated audiences in prominent venues regionally and worldwide. In our thriving choral program, all Middle School students can study in multiple choral electives at St. Paul’s as well as audition for an advanced ensemble, Honors Choir. St. Paul’s Middle School students have regular representation in the Maryland All-State Junior Chorus and perform at adjudicated festivals.

Position Description

• Teaching fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choir class well as conduct the all-grade level select ensemble, Honors Choir (semester-long elective).

• Vocal/music direction on the 5th or 6th 7th/8th grade “joint” musical with students from St. Paul’s School for Boys and St. Paul’s School for Girls, working closely with the director of the production.

• The teacher will also serve as an advisor/mentor for a group of 8-10 boys.

• This candidate will teach four sections of music, be a classroom advisor and have oversight of one extra-curricular activity or the equivalent, representing a full-time teaching status.

• Applicants must have a background in and the ability to inspire and challenge adolescent boys through the teaching of choral music. In addition to a passion for the education of middle school boys, an ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of a grade level academic team. St. Paul’s Middle School follows the teacher, coach, mentor model. The advisor is also responsible for delivering the school's character education program.

• The Middle School Choral Music Teacher will work collaboratively with the lower and upper school music and choral teachers, as well as with other members of the middle school faculty.

Preferred candidates will possess a master’s degree in Music Education and/or Choral Conducting and will have demonstrated excellence and success in the classroom and choral performance. The Middle School Choral Conductor reports to the St. Paul’s Middle School Division Head.

The highly effective St. Paul’s middle school music teacher will:

• Provide a positive learning environment.

• Serve as a great role model and advisor for adolescent boys.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of success in teaching vocal music to middle school boys.

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of middle school vocal and choral pedagogy, including and emphasizing healthy vocal technique regarding the changing voice.

• Foster an exciting, dynamic rehearsal and performance environment where the teaching of musicianship and performance practice are paramount, while instilling pride in the program among students and the greater community.

• Utilize a diverse range of vocal/choral genres and cultural influences, incorporating these into classroom instruction and performance practice.

• Exhibit mastery of music literacy systems, including solfège, count singing, Kodály hand signs, and knowledge of additional pedagogical approaches/methods as appropriate.

• Maintain an active performance schedule with all of our choirs, including large winter and spring concerts, as well as end-of-term events.

• Maintain an active and visible presence on campus, seeking opportunities to build community and excitement around our choral program via active engagement with students outside of the classroom.

• Promote our choral program and school in the greater Baltimore community and with feeder schools, seeking opportunities for outreach, performance and collaboration off campus.

• Work closely with the Dean of the Arts of The St. Paul’s Schools, as well as our Lower, Middle and Upper School music and arts faculty, in K-12 curriculum development and scheduling.

• Be willing to work in an interdisciplinary, cross-curricular, and collaborative environment.

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, accountability, and humor.

• Consistently seek excellence, feedback, and demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Function well both independently and in a team setting.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Be compassionate, kind, and love teaching/working with middle school boys.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates must have excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in dealing with the diverse elements of the academic environment. The individual must be capable of managing students in a variety of settings and situations and be actively engaged in the classroom and assigned duty activities.

Beyond classroom instruction, we fully embrace the teacher/coach model at The St. Paul’s Schools and are excited about the vital role our faculty play in our community. We are particularly eager to meet candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as mentors and program leads in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom. Faculty members also collaborate on additional supervisory responsibilities and shared duties that enrich the school environment.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held. For this opportunity, our salary range is $49,000 to $65,000 annually. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe an educator’s mental and physical health is a priority for them to do their job effectively.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul’s Schools for their children’s educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.

Ready to join our team? Please submit your cover letter, resume, and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Executive Director of Human Resources, at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. The St. Paul’s Schools embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.