Music Teacher, Seattle Prep

Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.

The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history, 13 decades of graduates, and 1 purpose—to educate young men and women in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property, tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill, Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education, but also do the necessary work to form compassionate, resilient, and service-driven men and women for others.

As a Catholic, Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891, our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.

Jesuit education, also known as Ignatian education, is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor, moral and ethical development, and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students, and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds.

The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded, values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.

Seattle Prep seeks a full-time Music instructor, beginning August 2026.

Seattle Prep's Music Program focuses on fostering a positive, creative, and empowering environment for students to cultivate their musical and artistic skills. Through learning musical techniques, a variety of musical styles and traditions, as well as performing at their highest ability, students also learn leadership, teamwork, and community-building with one another as a performing ensemble.

Student ensembles at Seattle Prep perform throughout the year both on and off campus. Ensembles include the Seattle Prep Window Choir, Advanced Choir, Concert Choir, Freshmen Choir, Freshmen Band, Sophomore Band, and Jazz Band. There are additional courses that students may take as part of the arts curriculum at Seattle Prep, including Freshman Popular Music in America and Music in the Movies.

• Teach choral and instrumental music; responsible for curriculum development, assessment, classroom management, family communication.
• Full engagement in the life of the school: this includes supervision of students, participation in meetings, retreats, professional development, and all school masses and assemblies.
• Possibility of music directing in our theater program.
• Full-time teachers have additional supervision duties (e.g. performance-based group) beyond the courses they teach.
• ABachelor's Degree in Music or a related field of study, and a minimum of two years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Prep's mission and values, especially as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Supportive of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit high school and formation of the whole person.
• Expertise with a variety of teaching methodologies and ability to teach various courses and grade levels.
• Willing participation in the co-curricular and Campus Ministry aspects of the school.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth.
• All employees must complete a criminal history background check and safe environment training upon hire and every 3 years.