Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher Job at Tennessee Association of Indepen

Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher

Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and experienced music educator to direct its Grades 5–8 Instrumental Music Program and teach across the middle school music curriculum. The ideal candidate will have expertise teaching and performing with a variety of instruments, including brass, woodwinds, strings, piano, and guitar, as well as experience in musicology, theory, and technology.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading ensembles.
2. Supporting arts events.
3. Contributing to the middle school musical.

A talented multi-instrumentalist with at least three years of teaching experience, the candidate should inspire students through engaging, genre-diverse programming (modern and traditional) while fostering strong relationships with students and colleagues. Above all, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement, executing their role with moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.

Additional Opportunity: Interested candidates with prior leadership experience may also be considered for the role of Middle School Arts Department Chair and Red Gables Director of Performing Arts. In this capacity, he or she will provide leadership and oversight of all Red Gables arts programming, including event planning, faculty support, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Department Chair Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating with the K–12 Arts Director, Division Head, and other department chairs to ensure high standards, effective communication, and alignment with Ensworth’s mission.
2. Managing departmental budgets, professional development, and faculty growth.
3. Overseeing performing arts events, cross-campus initiatives, and community engagement.
4. Promoting a collaborative and innovative vision for the arts.
5. Representing the department in school-wide meetings and working with the administration to address operational needs.

Ensuring the arts remain an integral part of Ensworth’s dynamic, whole-child educational experience.