Music Teacher

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate music teacher to inspire students in a vibrant Catholic environment. This role involves teaching music to grades K3 through 8, directing student performances, and planning school-wide music events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education, excellent classroom management skills, and a commitment to fostering a love for music through the lens of the Catholic faith. Join a dedicated team in a school celebrated for its academic excellence and community spirit, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching music to elementary and middle school students.
• Ability to organize school-wide music programs and performances.

Responsibilities

• Teach music classes for grades K3 through 8 and coordinate school music events.
• Work with administration to implement music curriculum.

Skills

Classroom Management

Music Education

Organizational Skills

Instrumental Direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Music Teaching Experience

Job description

Position Summary: St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville, SC is looking for a music teacher to join their school community for the 2025-2026 school year. Historic St. Mary’s is a thriving Catholic School Community in beautiful downtown Greenville. It is a two-time National Blue Ribbon School with a 125-year history of academic excellence and currently serves 316 students in grades K3 through 8. St Mary’s is served by both the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia as well as a team of experienced, dedicated lay teachers, and offers a wonderful work environment and a welcoming, familial atmosphere.

The ideal candidate would be a practicing Catholic, highly experienced with teaching music to students of all ages, comfortable directing and organizing student instrumentalists (beginners and intermediate), able to plan and execute school-wide music programs (Christmas and Grandparents’ Day), and willing to perform music for certain school events and activities. Strong organization skills, excellent classroom management, high expectations for student achievement, and a passion for education are preferred. Compensation is highly competitive and scales with experience and education.

The music teacher is responsible for weekly classes with grades K3 through 8, plus coordinating our Christmas Program, Grandparents Day program, and working with our band and orchestra students.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Principal Steven Zimmerman

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with administration to find and implement music curriculum
• Ability to manage a classroom of children
• Educate children about music through the lens of the Catholic Faith
• Identify areas that need improvement in the implementation of curriculum
• Ability to organize a music performance for school or community multiple times a year

Education Requirements/Position Qualifications:

• All candidates must be able to complete our background screening and Virtus Training Program.
• Music classroom teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A Catholic in good standing that has a solid understanding of the Liturgical Feasts and their connection to music education.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, using feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. This position requires that you will lift up to 10 pounds at least 1/3 of the time.