Lower School Music Teacher - Grades 2-5 - Full Time

• Drama experience.

Details

Posted: 21-Jul-26

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Elementary Teacher

Masters

To carry out the musical educational program consistent with Cape Fear Academy’s philosophy and mission statement maintain high level of professionalism and support of the school at all times.

• TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and teach effective lessons based on best practices and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Music in grades 2-5.
• Teach music fundamentals, music appreciation, and note reading.
• Introduce students to different styles, composers, and periods of music through various activities.
• Use a variety of instruments and teaching tools on all grade levels.
• Incorporate movement and dance into lessons.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.
• Consistently set a positive and supportive tone in the classroom, with fellow faculty members, and in the larger CFA community.
• Model integrity, respect, and accountability in daily behaviors and expect the same of students.
• Successfully manage and, when necessary, correct student behavior in a fair, consistent, and predictable manner.
• Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.
• Communicate with parents as necessary.
• EXTRA ACTIVITIES
• Lower School Musical (Co-Director).
• Grandparents Day and Halloween Sing-Along (Director).
• Grade level presentations as assigned (Support).
• Coordinate and organize all aspects of talent shows each school year.
• RECORD KEEPING
• Grade each student on effort and content for three grading periods (trimesters) on electronic report cards.
• Keep Director informed of major behavior, social, or emotional problems of students.
• OTHER
• Actively collaborate with colleagues on performances including integration and scheduling.
• Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.
• Carry out any other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of music pedagogy.
• Ability to play and teach a variety of classroom instruments.
• Basic piano knowledge.
• Drama experience.
• Ability to plan and direct mid-to-large-scale performances.

Bachelor’s degree required, in Music Education or closely related degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.

Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance for employees.
• Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A full complement of voluntary group insurance plans (Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and families.)
• We offer professional support for student loan forgiveness programs, Employee Assistance Program and financial literacy resources.
• We support retirement contributions with a 6% match after one year of service.

August 10, 2026

Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life. Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of 800+ students and 144 faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential.

To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 47-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with…