K-8 Part-Time Sacred Choral Teacher

Diocese of Lansing; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Ann Arbor seeks a part-time Grades K-8 Choral Music Teacher to form students in Catholic sacred music and Western folk tradition.

The role includes directing choirs, coordinating Mass music, and integrating faith with the curriculum. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; teaching certification welcomed but not required. This position supports a classical Catholic educational approach.

Qualifications

• Uphold Catholic Faith and serve as a role model.
• Integrate Catholic Faith with academic life and school culture.
• Demonstrate initiative toward classical Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Catholic Faith as a role model and relate to students with Christian love.
• Set behavior expectations and communicate with parents about student well‑being.
• Lead students in sacred and western folk music; plan scope and sequence by grade.
• Demonstrate expertise in choral conducting and sacred music traditions.
• Organize and direct choral concerts and Mass music as needed.
• Develop teaching skills and knowledge of the Western Tradition.
• Advocate for classical Catholic education among faculty and parents.
• regularly assess student progress and report to parents and headmaster.
• Maintain a well-ordered, stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Choral conducting

Gregorian chant

Sacred music knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (liberal arts preferred)

Job description

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Ann Arbor seeks a part-time Grades K-8 Choral Music Teacher to form students in Catholic sacred music and Western folk tradition.

The role includes directing choirs, coordinating Mass music, and integrating faith with the curriculum. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; teaching certification welcomed but not required. This position supports a classical Catholic educational approach.