Deadline: May 15, 2025
District/Organization: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Summary: U of D Jesuit is seeking an outstanding performing arts teacher with proficiency in strings, vocal music, and liturgical music. Duties would include responsibility for the school’s choir, string orchestra, liturgies, and pep band. Candidates with strong music theory, piano accompanist abilities, and an additional arts or academic minor are preferred. The ideal candidate has the ability to build a program with strong support from the school.
Application Procedures: Submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Teacher Application Form (located at www.uofdjesuit.org/jobs) to the email address indicated on the application form.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full benefits package also included.
Reports to: the Principal, with additional oversight provided by the Assistant Principals and the Department Chairperson
Employment Category: Full-time, 10-Month
Duties and Performance Responsibilities:
- Direct the school choirs and orchestra
- Direct the school pep band at varsity basketball Catholic League home games
- Present and program several in-school concerts annually
- Direct and present music for in-school liturgies
- Direct and present music for out-of-school liturgies
- Work with the band director to present joint musical programming
- Lead the school musical production team to present the annual school musical
- Participate in annual music festivals as appropriate
- Prepare and correct examinations, proctoring, and substitution. Included are customary conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; service on faculty committees; active service in studying departmental and school problems; preparation of syllabi; attendance at commencement, faculty meetings and other school functions; and such other professional services as in the judgment of the Principal, the needs of the School shall require.
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates should have either a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education (B.M.E. or B.S.), a B.A. in instrumental or vocal music, or a B.M. in performance or instrumental or vocal music. A Michigan teaching certificate with a JX endorsement is required, but applicants nearing the completion of the appropriate degree will be considered.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental and vocal music programs
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Strong communication, organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Physical Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (10 to 20 pounds). Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
This posting documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbents.
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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