Music Teacher K-8th, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton

Archdiocese of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate part-time music teacher to inspire students from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. This role involves teaching music twice a week, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a love for music through various genres and techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education, effective communication skills, and a commitment to Catholic values. Join a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing students' faith and creativity, and help shape the next generation of music enthusiasts in a supportive and enriching environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to K-8 students using the Catholic Liberal Education method.
• Create lesson plans and evaluate student performance.
• Organize school concerts and choir performances.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Music Instruction

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

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

Date Posted:
4/5/2025

Location:
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton

Kindergarten – 8th Grade Music Teacher

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, Bremerton, WA
Part-time Position

Our Lady Star of the Sea is a Catholic Liberal Arts elementary school located in Bremerton, WA. Currently, OLSOS serves 235 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. We are delighted to have a school staff who embrace the mission of Catholic Liberal Arts Education and to have the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia of Nashville as a part of our community.

The purpose of our school community is to cultivate missionary disciples who are fully alive in Jesus Christ. Our school guides children into a meaningful friendship with Jesus Christ and a daily life patterned on the Catholic faith. Students discover that our Lord illuminates reason, gives richer meaning to all learning, and enlivens culture. Thus, they grow in virtue and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. This relationship directs their lives to Jesus’ Gospel mission in an apostolic age, that is, a time when most people have not heard the Good News of Jesus. Our core purpose is to cultivate students who evangelize not merely through words, but through an incarnational presence: when people encounter our students, they are attracted to God through them. The pillars of our school philosophy and curriculum are Christ-Centeredness, Faith & Reason, Virtue, Discernment, Beauty, Relationships & Family, and Catholic Social Teaching.

Our Mission Statement

Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our classical training nourishes students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the Gospel.

https://school.starofthesea.net/

Job Description

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School seeks a part-time teacher to instruct Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students in music. Each grade level is instructed in music twice a week.

Job Responsibilities

1. Teach in the Catholic Liberal Education method or willing to learn this pedagogy that fosters a connection to God through music
2. Demonstrate effective and concise verbal and written communication skills
3. Create weekly lesson plans to be submitted to administration for review
4. Introduce students to different genres of music, performers, and styles
5. Develop basic vocal instruction all the way up to high level choir techniques
6. Teach musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and music notation
7. Provide instruction in sacred music and all Mass parts in all grades
8. Prepare weekly a 5-8th Grade choir to sing at school Mass
9. Evaluate student performance and provide a summative grade for each trimester report card
10. Establish clear expectations, procedures, and routines for virtuous student behavior within the classroom and reinforce schoolwide behavior expectations
11. Collaboratively organize an Advent Concert and Spring Concert
12. Organize performances for the Saints and Scholars Gala (school annual fundraiser)
13. Attend all school wide professional development within the year
14. Attend school staff meetings twice a month
15. Desire to work as part of an instructional team that desires to foster a love of learning in all disciplines

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of two years teaching experience preferably in a Catholic school
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Masters preferred
3. Hold a teaching certificate in WA state/other state or currently working towards one
4. Be a practicing Catholic willing to pledge fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
5. Clear a background check and complete safe environment training

Salary

Part-time ~ $13,000-$15,500 (18 hours a week)
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
This position is not benefits eligible.

Application Process

Please email a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Powell at [e-mail].