Early Childhood Music Teacher

Early Childhood Music Teacher (Nursery to Grade 2) Job Description: Part-Time

Saint Saviour Catholic Academy prepares students from Nursery to Grade 8 for higher education. Within a culturally diverse community, this school creates an environment where each child discovers a unique enthusiasm for learning, academic excellence, and social responsibility. In accordance with Catholic values, SSCA educates students in mind, body, and spirit so that they may reach their highest potential.

Saint Saviour Catholic Academy is searching for a dedicated part-time music teacher to join our team. As a music teacher, you will be required to deliver lessons that support the growth of our youngest students through movement and music learning tasks. Nursery through Kindergarten students focus primarily on music readiness skills (high-low, loud-soft, fast slow), singing many age-appropriate songs, playing instruments, and playing movement games that reinforce the musical concepts. Kindergarten through second grade classes also introduce solfege and different methods of notation.

The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of effective teaching practices. The candidate will create a stimulating learning environment that encompasses our philosophy of educating the whole child.

The candidate should be a practicing Catholic and ideally have previous teaching experience and demonstrate excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Experience teaching Middle School preferred.

The position begins in September 2024, with a competitive salary based on experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to SSCA Principal Matthew Artigas at Martigas@sscaparkslope.org. More information about the school and curriculum can be found on our website at www.saintsaviourcatholicacademy.org.

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students for 30 minutes twice a week (as many as 5 groups)
• Teach First and Second Grade students for 45 minutes twice a week (4 groups)
• Collaborate to plan, prepare, and lead First and Second Grade students to participate in the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts
• Collaborate to plan and help prepare Kindergarten Students for the Grand Finale in June
• Plan and lead periodic Music Shares for families with students in Pre-K and Kindergarten

Teacher Qualifications

A qualified applicant will have a bachelor’s degree—Instrumental or Vocal Performance and Music

Education are preferred. The applicant will also be able to sing and accompany themselves with basic

proficiency on piano, ukulele, or guitar. Familiarity with Kodály or Orff pedagogy is a plus.