PK-8th Grade Music Teacher: St. Brendan School

# PK-8th Grade Music Teacher:
St. Brendan School Part Time St. Brendan School Are you called to teach students in a faith-filled, positive environment and community? Come and be Different by Design with us ndan School! We are seeking a PK-8th Grade Music Teacher, part time-2 days/week, to join our dynamic school team.

About Us:

Nestled in a safe North Olmsted neighborhood since 1964, St. Brendan School serves the spiritual, academic, and social needs of Pre-K to 8th-grade students. We are fully accredited and stand as the first school in the Diocese of Cleveland to blend a Classical Catholic Education with Ohio Learning Standards.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:
Prioritizes student safety, safe oversight, and highly organized classroom management
• Commands elementary music pedagogy, vocal techniques, and basic piano skills
• Integrates and maintains various instruments like recorders, bucket drums, and percussion
• Plans and directs the annual Advent Into Christmas Program and Spring Concert
• Incorporates music technology to deliver creative, engaging lessons
• Submits lesson plans and grades punctually while utilizing school management software
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with parents, colleagues, and administration
• Navigates a fast-paced environment with flexibility and a team-oriented mindset
• Embraces coaching, feedback, and professional development in Classical Catholic pedagogies
• Models virtues and morals supporting the mission of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Music Education/Music and elementary teaching experience
• Current Teaching license/certificate strongly preferred
• Experience running student concerts strongly preferred
• Pass a background check
• Practicing Catholic strongly preferred

Why Choose St. Brendan? A range of existing music curricula available
• Dedicated music classroom serving 10 classes across two days
• Access to diverse tech including Mac Books, Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive whiteboards
• Supportive faculty, faith-filled leadership, and active parents
• Unique Classical Catholic curriculum featuring art, Makerspace, etymology, and Latin
• Dedicated planning and preparation periods
• Welcoming community balancing tradition with innovation
• Robust professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Positive, uplifting culture rooted in Catholic values

Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation range is $16,000 to depending-on-experience
• PD support, ongoing opportunities for continuing education

The candidate offered a contract must:
Submit 3 current letters of recommendation
• Obtain certifications that all full-time employees at schools in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland are required to have: VIRTUS certification;
Religious certification through Diocesan online courses (approximately 4 classes, 4 hours each, spread over 2 years)

To Apply:

Interested candidates can submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to both Vincent De Luca (Head of School) and Julie Onacila (Principal) at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and  There are other duties as assigned;
St. Brendan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in hiring practices.
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