Middle School Music & Learning Support Teacher

In an environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.

The Valley School of Ligonier seeks a passionate, flexible and student-centered full-time teacher to support our program as a Part-time Middle School Music teacher and Part-time Support teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Valley School’s music curriculum focuses on the development of vocal skills, music literacy, and music expression that culminates with confidence in performance skills and experience with a variety of musical styles.

The role is ideal for an educator who excels in Instrumental instruction, ensemble direction, and collaborative support of choral and theatrical productions within a close-knit independent school community. The ideal candidate will also help to support academic learning in the Middle School with our learning specialist.

• Develop age-appropriate curriculum aligned with the mission, philosophy and Core Values of Valley School of Ligonier.
• Collaborate with the music team to plan and lead concerts, performances, and school events.
• Teach beginning 4th through 8th grade instrumental lessons, provide instruction with expertise in woodwinds and brass, and direct Middle School band, including rehearsal planning and performance preparation.
• Support and collaborate with directors for the 5th-8th-grade choral and musical theater programs, directing and supporting rehearsals and coaching individuals and small groups as needed.
• Design and teach engaging music electives for 7th and 8th-grade students, such as handbell ensemble, music technology, percussion ensemble, or other creative offerings aligned with student interest and school resources.
• Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance and development of skills and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students and families.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to professional growth as a music teacher.
• Support students and learning specialists with accommodations/modifications in Middle School.
• Identify and respond to the individual students’ learning differences and create enrichment opportunities; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of various learners.
• Attend faculty meetings and fulfill other faculty obligations.
• Participate in the life of the school, including scheduled extra duties, school-related conferences, training, committee work, and where possible, attending after-hours events that reflect a commitment to the success of the school and the development of the whole child.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in Upper Elementary and Middle School classroom settings
• Expertise in woodwinds and brass and experience with directing or supporting ensembles and musical productions
• Exhibits strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, multi-role environment that includes supporting academic learning
• Passion for working and engaging with energetic Upper Elementary and Middle School students

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Teaching Certification in Music Education preferred

Valley School of Ligonier is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive total compensation package. Salary and benefits are based on industry standards.

Qualified applicants should email the following documents to Jennifer Fretts, Director of Human Resources at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references

Valley School of Ligonier, founded in 1946, is a coeducational day school located on a 400-acre rural campus southeast of Pittsburgh. Valley School aims to provide a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. The school has roughly 180 students in grades K-8 with about half of those in the Middle School division. VSL is committed to the professional growth and development of its faculty and staff.

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The Valley School of Ligonier seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.