Middle​/Upper School Music Teacher

Looking to be part of an innovative and fast-growing institution that prepares students to be global citizens and life‑long learners?

Springdale Preparatory School seeks an Upper and Middle School Music Teacher to join our talented team to develop our performing arts program for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Applicants have the opportunity to build and lead a comprehensive music program for students in grades 6–12. This is a unique opportunity for an educator to develop a choral and instrumental music program from the ground up, creating a vibrant culture of music that inspires students of all backgrounds and ability levels.

The ideal candidate will have the creativity and initiative to design an engaging curriculum, establish performance ensembles, and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. In addition to teaching general music classes, the successful candidate will expand the piano and guitar lab programs, and develop direct choral ensembles, and provide opportunities for student performances throughout the school year.

Springdale Preparatory School is a co‑educational multicultural collegiate boarding and day school located on a sprawling 51‑acre campus in New Windsor, Maryland for students in grades 6 through 12. Springdale Preparatory is an IB World School and is proud to be the only IB school in Carroll County, MD. To learn more about Springdale Preparatory School, please visit our website.

Springdale offers a rigorous curriculum based on real‑world application to equip students socially, academically, and emotionally. Springdale teachers offer differentiated and globally minded instruction to students in small class sizes. Full‑time teachers are responsible for teaching four or five classes per academic year, as well as participating in extracurricular activities. Teachers should have the ability to infuse technology to create inquiry and project‑based lessons to enhance students learning through various instructional strategies and approaches.

Springdale teachers encourage and support students through a positive learning environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, music studies, or related field (required)
• Master’s Degree in education, music studies, or related field (preferred)
• Prior experience teaching students in grades 6 to 12
• Commitment to using professional role to further the creation of an equitable and inclusive school community
• Skilled in playing musical instruments (preferred)
• Empathetic and able to cultivate positive relationships with young people
• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth
• Proficiency with or ability to learn Blackbaud or other online learning platforms
• Teaching certification is not required

This is a full‑time, 10‑months, exempt position beginning August 2025. Campus housing is available.

Qualified applicants should send their curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter to Gerald Boarman, Ed.D., Head of School rman

Springdale Preparatory School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry or national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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