Elementary and Middle School Music Teacher, Our Lady of Lourdes - Vancouver

Archdiocese of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Vancouver, WA is seeking a motivated Elementary and Middle School Music Teacher for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a commitment to Catholic education, and be passionate about providing equitable, inclusive instruction. This role involves teaching music, coordinating performances, and collaborating with the teaching team, all while fostering a positive learning environment enriched with faith and culture.

Benefits

Two medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic background required.
• Washington state certification or equivalent necessary.
• Experience in teaching and standards-based instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to preschool through grade 5, focusing on rhythm and melody.
• Coordinate student performances such as band concerts and holiday events.
• Develop and use lesson plans and assessments to enhance learning.

Skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Instructional technology use

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Washington state certification

Job description

Position Type:
- Elementary Teacher/ K-8 Resource/Specialist

Date Posted:
5/14/2025

Location:
'); 'Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver

Date Available:
8/19/2025

Proficient and qualified to teach music to students in preschool through grade 5th grade, developing skills in rhythm and melody according to developmental levels

Teach introductory band or instrumental program in (grade 5 and middle school elective), developing foundational skills in instrumentation and an appreciation of music and culture.

Coordinate and implement intermittent student performances such as band concert, Christmas program, and spring performance.

Bring with them a commitment to Catholic education

Demonstrate an ability to develop lesson plans and supplementary material including multi-level lessons to engage differentiated learning groups

Demonstrate an ability to use instructional technology effectively, including interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and Google Apps for Education

Demonstrate an ability to integrate modern technologies, media and other tools into instruction

Desire to work collaboratively with the teaching team on behalf of students, and seek the ideas, feedback or advice of colleagues

Act as a role model by helping students feel motivated and following the school’s Mission and School Wide Learning Expectations

Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior through relationship building, positive reinforcement and support

Demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment

Teach and develop strategies to resolve conflict

Evaluate and document academic and social growth of students, and maintains required records

Communicate regularly and thoroughly with families

Supervise and monitor students in class and during transitions

Perform other duties as assigned

Recognize regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Engage learners in a positive, nurturing learning environment

Demonstrate an understanding of essential mathematic standards and learning objectives and their vertical alignment

Use summative and formative assessments to drive instruction and differentiation

Use technology as a tool to enhance curriculum, collaboration, and creative thinking skills

Participate as an energetic, empathetic, and innovative team member

Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and resourceful

Desire to work with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and academic needs

Possess the knowledge and skills to develop positive interpersonal relationships and best practices approach to learning and instruction

Demonstrate good organization and management skills

Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching, professional learning communities, and Response to Intervention process

Demonstrate a commitment to working with young adolescents and understanding of their developmental needs

Bachelor’s degree or above or equivalent academic background

Washington state certification, or equivalent

Commitment to ongoing professional growth

Successful background check and completed VIRTUS Safe Environment Training in compliance with Archdiocesan requirements

Experience in standards-based instruction and assessment

This position will be compensated at a salaried rate between approximately $41,685 - $78,571. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Our Mission
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School prepares our graduates for a rich spiritual life, continued academic excellence, creative pursuits, and compassionate service in our changing world.

Our Vision
Inspiring our world through faith, education and service.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an Elementary and Middle School Music Teacher who canjoin our team beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Our Music Teacher will collaborate with staff and the school community to ensure that we fulfill the mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (located in Vancouver, Washington), fostering faith-filled students, lifelong learners, and good citizens. We are looking for someone with positive energy and a team player.

In addition to Music, this candidate must be committed to teaching the faith and providing all students with an equitable and inclusive education in a community that celebrates its diversity. Applicants should be passionate about Catholic education, interested in working as part of the preschool team, the elementary team (Grades k - 5) and middle school team (Grades 6-8), be comfortable using educational technology in instruction, able to differentiate instruction, and make regular use of formal and informal assessments as an integral part of curriculum planning and instruction. Candidates need to hold or be working toward a current Washington State teaching certificate endorsed in Elementary Education, or other certification approved by the State of Washington. Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching experience.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

• Proficient and qualified to teach music to students in preschool through grade 5th grade, developing skills in rhythm and melody according to developmental levels
• Teach introductory band or instrumental program in (grade 5 and middle school elective), developing foundational skills in instrumentation and an appreciation of music and culture.
• Coordinate and implement intermittent student performances such as band concert, Christmas program, and spring performance.
• Bring with them a commitment to Catholic education
• Demonstrate an ability to develop lesson plans and supplementary material including multi-level lessons to engage differentiated learning groups
• Demonstrate an ability to use instructional technology effectively, including interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and Google Apps for Education
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate modern technologies, media and other tools into instruction
• Desire to work collaboratively with the teaching team on behalf of students, and seek the ideas, feedback or advice of colleagues
• Act as a role model by helping students feel motivated and following the school’s Mission and School Wide Learning Expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior through relationship building, positive reinforcement and support
• Demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Teach and develop strategies to resolve conflict
• Evaluate and document academic and social growth of students, and maintains required records
• Communicate regularly and thoroughly with families
• Supervise and monitor students in class and during transitions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Recognize regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Engage learners in a positive, nurturing learning environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of essential mathematic standards and learning objectives and their vertical alignment
• Use summative and formative assessments to drive instruction and differentiation
• Use technology as a tool to enhance curriculum, collaboration, and creative thinking skills
• Participate as an energetic, empathetic, and innovative team member
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and resourceful
• Desire to work with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and academic needs
• Possess the knowledge and skills to develop positive interpersonal relationships and best practices approach to learning and instruction
• Demonstrate good organization and management skills
• Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching, professional learning communities, and Response to Intervention process
• Demonstrate a commitment to working with young adolescents and understanding of their developmental needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above or equivalent academic background
• Washington state certification, or equivalent
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Successful background check and completed VIRTUS Safe Environment Training in compliance with Archdiocesan requirements
• Experience in standards-based instruction and assessment

Compensation:

• This position will be compensated at a salaried rate between approximately $41,685 - $78,571. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
• A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Please email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] [e-mail]. In addition, please complete the Applitrack applicationhttps://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1