Music Teacher and Director - Upper School

Upper School Music Teacher & Director

Position to begin in August 2026.

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach a range of music classes including music appreciation, voice and sight singing, choir, music theory, and music production to students in grades 7-12
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and student-centered instructional content that promotes successful learning
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning
• Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of Arts department curriculum
• Coordinate a liturgical music program in partnership with the Theology Department Chair that builds a sense of joyful prayer through song for all community members
• Develop the Instrumental Music program and arrange music for a variety of instruments and skill levels to accommodate the needs of the instrumental ensembles
• Direct the Concert Choir program, a volunteer grade 8-12 chorus that performs two concerts a year. This program is mandatory for a semester for all 7th graders and culminates in a performance at the Christmas prayer concert
• Direct the Ensemble program. This is an after-school choir program for grades 9-12 which meets twice a week from approximately 3‑5 pm. Ensemble performs at school events, concerts, and the surrounding community
• Collaborate with the theater teacher to act as music director and show conductor on the annual musical, an after-school program during the winter season that runs approximately 3‑6 pm and includes some weekends
• Arrange, manage, and lead pit orchestra for the annual musical
• Collaborate with parents and parent committee
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and school expectations
• Collaborate with Lower School Arts department to ensure curricular alignment
• Engage in continuing professional development
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service
• Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School
• Report to the Arts Department Chair

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)
• Exceptional piano playing required to accompany choir, musical, and larger community
• Conducting experience required for choral and musical performances
• Multi-instrumentalist who can teach a range of instruments (preferred)
• Experience teaching music theory (preferred)
• A commitment to girls’ education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child
• Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion in and outside of the classroom
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated;
  Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including to club and advisory programs
• Ability to uphold the school’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn.