Music Teacher for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

Diocese of San Diego; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic school in Poway, CA is seeking a Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position involves teaching music education to students from Preschool to Grade 8 and leading various musical programs, emphasizing student engagement and appreciation for music. The ideal candidate is an inspiring educator with a BA in Music or Music Education and a strong foundation in teaching music theory and history.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic preferred.
• Knowledge of sacred music, specifically the Roman Catholic Mass required.
• Experience working with students in a classroom setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches general music to students in Preschool through eighth grade.
• Prepares and leads student choir for school Masses.
• Plans and directs students in musical programs for school and community.

Skills

Vocal skills

Piano Accompaniment

Knowledge of sacred music

Education

BA in Music or Music Education

Job description

Music Teacher for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

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Description

School Name: St. Michael's School

Location: 15542 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full Time, July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2026; renewable at the end of the term

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your desire to serve the Church in this role

St. Michael's School is a Catholic School in the Diocese of San Diego serving approximately 600 students in Preschool through eighth grade. Established in 1964 by the Sisters of St. Clare, we are the largest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese, with two sections of each grade level K- 4, and three sections of each grade level 5-8.

The mission of St. Michael's School is to guide students to grow in faith, knowledge, and character. Differentiated instruction is provided so that each student is challenged at their "just-right" learning level. We seek to educate the whole child, and students are encouraged to develop their God-given talents. With rich content and an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our teachers apply best practices through collaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continued professional development.

Position Overview

St. Michael's School seeks an inspiring music teacher who is responsible for teaching music education to students in Preschool through Grade 8. Students will grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, and playing instruments, as well as basic music theory and history.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaches general music to students in Preschool through eighth grade including music theory, appreciation, history, and musical theatre aligned to standards
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students
• Teaches liturgical music for weekly school Masses
• Prepares and leads student choir for school Masses
• Serves as Musical Director for school musical theatre program (two shows per year); works collaboratively with the Artistic Director
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in three musical programs for school and community (two Christmas Programs and Spring Fine Arts Festival)
• Prepares and leads choir for graduation, Catholic Schools Week Open House, Fall Festival, and other smaller events
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances
• Evaluates each student's musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group
• Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse
  
  

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
  
  

Professional Qualifications

• BA in Music or Music Education
• Knowledge of sacred music, specifically the Roman Catholic Mass
• Vocal skills
• Piano Accompaniment
  
  

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
  
  

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Michael's School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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