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(Updated July 25, 2024)

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General Music Teacher – Grade K – 8

Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School
915 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Job Description: General Music Teacher – Grade K – 8. Position is under the general supervision of the school principal. The purpose of this position is to develop students’ understanding of the art of music and to develop each student’s talents in vocal and musical expression.

Responsibilities: 

  • Plan and deliver weekly music lessons consistent with school goals and objectives to students in grades K-8

  • Coordinate rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs outside the classrooms

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents and staff and be part of special events and celebrations in the school community

  • Work with staff to select appropriate music supplies and instruments, maintain inventory records, and ensure equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree with valid PA music teaching certification*

  • Implement sequential and comprehensive music program for students

  • Ability to create and plan lessons that provide experiences for all students to create, perform, respond, and connect through music

  • Provide authentic music-making experiences that support social and emotional learning

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of instructional technology to enhance student learning

  • Successful prior teaching experience in music Elementary or High School preferred

*Candidates who do not have their PA teaching certificate must have the College Verification of Eligibility Letter which states that you have successfully completed the program and are eligible for certification.

Salary:

  • 10-month part time

  • $30-40 per hour based on an 8 to 10-hour week

Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Lisa Cancelliere at lcancellierehrs@yahoo.com.

8/20/24

Music K-12

The Moniteau School District: Anticipated Assistant Marching Band Director. Please submit letter of interest, resume and additional information to Deanna Panza, AdminAsst to Superintendent at 1810 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061. Deadline to file is July 29, 2024.

7/30/24

Director of Music/Organist/Choir Director

Weisenberg Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Rd. New Tripoli, PA 18066, www.weisenbergchurch.org

Overview: Music ministry holds significant importance in Christian worship and has several purposes in the context of the Lutheran church. Music helps to lead God’s people in worship by teaching and communicating the good news of Jesus’ resurrection; harmonizes our community’s life of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving to God with a united voice and joyful noise. Music allows disciples of all ages to offer their musical gifts in service to Christ’s church, and to express their personal devotion to God with a diversity of musical styles, talents, and offerings. Music helps worshipers connect with God’s grace and mercy, providing a medium for Christians to console and comfort one another in grief, celebrate milestones of joy, and cling to the resurrection promise of Jesus. As Director of Music at Weisenberg, you will fill a key leadership role in helping God’s people to worship, praise, and serve God in these ways and more through their musical gifts.

Job Title: Director of Music

Job Type: Part-time; approximately 12-15 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead worship music as organist and pianist.
• Rehearse, direct, and lead Weisenberg’s worship choir.
• Coordinate with the Pastor and the Worship & Music Committee to select the appropriate hymns and liturgical music that enhances the worship experience.
• Plan, organize, and lead music for Sunday worship services and special services.
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere within the music ministry.
• Encourage congregational participation.
• Arrange for rehearsals and incorporation of special musicians and instrumentalists in worship.
• Support other musical ensembles, i.e. Children’s, Youth, and Bell Choirs.
• Ensure faithful copyright licensing and work with Pastor and Audio-Visual Team.
• Arrange for maintenance and tuning of musical instruments.
Qualifications:
• Previous similar work experience preferred. A degree in music, in addition, is beneficial.
• Proficiency/experience in playing various kinds of organs, piano, and keyboard. Experience with pipe organ will be preferred.
• Strong choral conducting skills.
• Familiar with executing a variety of musical genres and ability to incorporate them into worship.
• Must possess excellent communication, planning, and executive skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Christian church and the larger work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for three professional references to Weisenberg’s Secretary at secretary.wlc@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

11/1/24

High School Band – Immediate Opening

The Conewago Valley School District is seeking a dynamic music educator to fill an immediate vacancy at New Oxford High School. The curricular duties of the position consist of high school concert band, small group lessons, and music electives. The extracurricular expectations of the of the position include the competitive marching band, jazz band, and oversight of the indoor percussion ensemble. An active Band Booster organization and full slate of marching band and indoor percussion instructors stand ready to assist in the transition to a new director and upcoming competition seasons.

For more information, please contact bowmand@cvcolonials.org.

To apply, visit https://www.applitrack.com/Conewago/onlineapp/

7/31/24

Part time Contemporary Praise Team Leader

Zion Church, a United Methodist congregation located in (West) York, Pennsylvania, is looking for their next Praise Team Director. This is a part-time position.
York, Pennsylvania, known as “the White Rose City,” is the county seat and a growing community. The eleventh largest city in the state, York is home to a wide variety of companies and industries, including: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, York Barbell, two major manufacturers of hydro-power turbines (Voith and American Hydro companies), and Johnson Controls, along with many others. The city of York also boasts a number of theatres, where shows by local, as well as national acts and performers can be enjoyed.
Zion Church is located in West York, along Carlisle Avenue (Route 74). Immediately surrounding the church is a residential community, and the West York Junior and Senior High Schools. Within walking distance are numerous stores and shopping areas. As a congregation, we firmly believe that God has placed us here to be a beacon of mission and ministry to our local community and beyond. In other words, there is a great mission field and ministry right outside the church doors and extending throughout the neighboring areas. A mission field in which we want all of the ministries of Zion Church to be engaged in ministry toward.
Zion Church is looking for a Praise Team Director who has a call to ministry and is passionate about contemporary music ministry. Zion currently features a vibrant contemporary worship service at 10:30am, in its own dedicated space. During the pandemic, Zion’s ministry team and praise team director pivoted to first offer online only worship experiences, and eventually in-person as well as online worship offerings. The contemporary worship team features a variety of talented musicians and vocalists, but recruiting, training, and deploying of new musicians and vocalists will be important for the ministry to thrive and continue to grow in their own faith and ability to invite the congregation into a time of worship each week. The ideal candidate will possess a background in music; an ability to cultivate and continually inspire teams of musicians and vocalists; as well as a desire to reach the wider community for Jesus Christ.
To learn more about the position, please refer to the position description that can be found at: https://www.scribd.com/document/668168112/Zion-York-Praise-Team-Director-Job-Description-Revised-April-22-2021
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10,000.00 – $12,000.00 per year

8/17/24

Part time Director of Music -Zion UMC York, PA

Zion Church, a United Methodist congregation located in (West) York, Pennsylvania, is looking for their next Traditional Worship Director. This is a part-time position.
York, Pennsylvania, known as “the White Rose City,” is the county seat and a growing community. The eleventh largest city in the state, York is home to a wide variety of companies and industries, including: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, York Barbell, two major manufacturers of hydro-power turbines (Voith and American Hydro companies), and Johnson Controls, along with many others. The city of York also boasts a number of theatres, where shows by local, as well as national acts and performers can be enjoyed.
Zion Church is located in West York, along Carlisle Avenue (Route 74). Immediately surrounding the church is a residential community, and the West York Junior and Senior High Schools. Within walking distance are numerous stores and shopping areas. As a congregation, we firmly believe that God has placed us here to be a beacon of mission and ministry to our local community and beyond. In other words, there is a great mission field and ministry right outside the church doors and extending throughout the neighboring areas. A mission field in which we want all of the ministries of Zion Church to be engaged in ministry toward.
Zion Church is looking for a Traditional Director who has a call to ministry and is passionate about traditional music ministry (bells, choir, hymns, etc).. Zion currently features a vibrant traditional worship service at 8:30am, in its own dedicated space. The ideal candidate will possess a background in music; an ability to cultivate and continually inspire teams of musicians and vocalists; as well as a desire to reach the wider community for Jesus Christ.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10,000.00 – $12,000 per year

8/17/24

PreK-8 General Music Teacher

Founded in 1948, Newtown Friends School is a prekindergarten through 8th grade Quaker day school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, located 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The School offers an innovative and challenging academic program, grounded in Quaker values. NFS is committed to building an equitable, respectful, and inclusive community for all of our members. We feature a dynamic student-centered program of study that focuses on teaching students to be active participants in the learning process. Newtown Friends School has approximately 180 students in the Lower School and 270 students overall. Additional information about the School may be found on our website at www.newtownfriends.org.

PreK-8 General Music Teacher

Newtown Friends School is seeking dynamic candidates for a full time PreK – 8 general music teacher. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant teaching experience. This position plays a pivotal role in introducing students to the joys of music and cultivating their musical abilities. You will design and deliver engaging music lessons that align with our IB Primary Years curriculum and encourage creativity and self-expression. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where students can explore various aspects of music, develop their skills, and appreciate different genres, multicultural perspectives, and appreciate musical traditions from diverse communities is central to your responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and producing individual or dual grade performances for grades K-6, and being involved in musical or theatrical productions in grades 7 and 8.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music education. An advanced degree is strongly desired. The successful candidate will be piano and vocal proficient and have excellent rapport with and knowledge of varying age groups. We seek candidates with a deep knowledge of early childhood development and who have experience in providing students active, hands-on experiences. They should have an interest in supporting students’ development of the necessary academic, social, and attitudinal skills to achieve 21st-Century leadership. Candidates should be ready to engage in helping the school to achieve its goal of being an anti-racist institution with broad DEIJB goals. Familiarity with Quaker education and the ability to coach is a plus.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to: jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

7/26/24

Elementary Full Time General Music and Band Teacher – Lehighton Area School District

Applicant must possess valid appropriate PA Music Certification (K-12). The successful applicant will have the ability to: develop and implement curriculum, recruit prospective students, interact collaboratively with faculty, demonstrate commitment to department affairs and participate in competitive and community events.

If interested in the above position, please send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, application and references. The following Act 24 / 34 / 151 Clearances, and FBI Fingerprinting are not required upon application, but are required prior to the start of employment:

Rebecca Karpowicz
Business Affairs/HR Coordinator
610-377-4490, Ext. 1523 rkarpowicz@lehighton.org

Deadline for above position: Until Filled

8/6/24

Lower School General Music Teacher

Lancaster Country Day School seeks an experienced music teacher for full-time employment starting in the 2023-24 School Year. We are looking for an educator with a strong knowledge and ability to teach in all areas of music. Classroom experience in music education is preferred, preferably in an independent school setting.
Founded in 1908, Lancaster Country Day School is an independent school that uniquely houses preschool through 12th grade under one roof. This physical proximity, combined with our small class sizes and dedicated staff, creates deep connections and meaningful relationships among our students and strong ties between our students and their teachers. At Lancaster Country Day School, we empower our students to pursue their passion, find purpose, and become the best versions of themselves.

Lancaster Country Day School supports the active engagement of students, the use of technology, and faculty professional development.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education preferred, or BA in Music or a similar degree
Previous teaching experience (including leading music performances) is preferred.
Experience teaching music to Early Learners (PS – K) is preferred.
Piano and Vocal proficiency are required.
Desire to be part of shaping the larger school culture and community, particularly with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Responsibilities:
Teach Lower School general music in grades preschool through five
Direct 4th and 5th Grade Choruses
Work collaboratively with other Performing Arts department members to further enhance and ensure consistent curriculum, instruction, and assessment delivery.
Organize classroom systems/procedures and ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
Establish a culture of high expectations within a supportive environment for all students.
Assess students regularly through both formative and summative assessments, ensuring ongoing constructive feedback to students and their families.
Use the School’s learning management system, Canvas, to communicate with students and their families to provide needed information on classroom work and student progress, and contact families through direct communications via phone or email when appropriate.
Reflect on student performance and feedback to refine classroom activities and methods of leading music instruction.
Work closely with other faculty members of the Performing Arts department and with colleagues school-wide to improve instructional practices and share best practices.
Collaborate with and adhere to the recommendations of the School’s learning specialists.
Demonstrate clear concern for each student as a learner and scaffold instruction in a way that encourages students to reach their potential.
Participate actively in professional development activities.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion when making curricular and repertoire choices.
Contribute to sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for our School community.
Participate actively in area music organizations, such as LLMEA, PMEA, NAFME, etc.
Perform other related duties as required.

Full Time LCDS Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Relocation, Educational Assistance, Professional Development, Tuition Remission, Fitness Center Use, Lunch Account, Paid Time Off, Family Planning, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance

8/15/24

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