Lower School Music Educator & 4th-5th Grade Chorus Director

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks to hire a Lower School Music Educator & 4th-5th Grade Chorus Director to join our team for the 2025-26 school year. This full-time position is responsible for delivering a comprehensive music curriculum to students in Pre-K through 5th grade on both the Siesta Key and the Clark Road campuses, with a special focus on directing the 4th and 5th grade chorus.

Candidates are asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Lower School, the Lower School Music Educator & 4th-5th Grade Chorus Director will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate Pre-K through 5th grade general music curriculum.
• Lead and direct the 4th and 5th-grade chorus, preparing students for performances throughout the year.
• Foster a love of music through singing, movement, rhythm, and instrumental instruction.
• Prepare students to perform in concerts and other events.
• Collaborate with grade level and special educators on inter-departmental projects.
• Organize and direct school concerts, performances, and community engagement opportunities.
• Be an active member of the Florida Music Educators Association.
• Live the school's mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.
  
  
  

Qualifications

The following experience, skills & knowledge are required and /or preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in music education required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience music classroom teaching; ideally in an independent school setting.
• Orff, Music Garden, or Lower School Music Certification (F1 K-12) preferred.
• Passion for choral music and experience leading elementary-aged choirs.
• Passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and the Google drive platform.
• A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, educators, staff, and parents.
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2025. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing.

Other

Candidates will be required to complete a video submission interview through the SparkHire platform. Once an application has been received, instructions on completing the video submission will be provided through an email. A candidate application will be considered complete once this video submission has been received.