Music Teacher
@ Saint Theresa Catholic School
Ashburn, Virginia
Bachelor's Degree
Mid Level (2-5 years)
Commensurate with experience
St. Theresa Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year for the position of Music Teacher, Grades k-8, 4 Days per week. Interested candidates may send a letter of interest, resume and references, and sample lesson plan to hr@sainttheresaparish.com.
Reports to: Principal
Responsibilities:
● Provide for the spiritual, moral, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the children
● Help live, instill and motivate the Mission of St. Theresa School
● Teach General Music once weekly to K-6 following Diocese guidelines.
● Teach specialized classes as electives to grades 7-8
● Follow Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines for Music
● Organize, direct and produce a Christmas Concert and Pageant for the parents/school community
● Organize, direct and produce a Spring Musical for the parents/school community
● Provide music for all school Masses, usually weekly (school chorus sings under the music teacher’s direction.)
● Provide choral instruction outside of the classroom.
● Organize and produce student performances at Christmas and in spring.
● Morning carpool duty
● Coordinate with the band instructor on his or her day at our school and communicate on shared space.
● Coordinate the use of the gym/stage with the P.E. teacher daily as needed, and with other staff for assemblies and other special events, to include use of the sound system.
● Be present in school and available for all assigned duties during work hours ● Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
● Be deeply committed to the development of the faith life of the teachers and students and dedicated to the ministry of the Catholic Education
● Have a Bachelor's Degree in Music, Music Education, or related
● Hold appropriate Virginia or VCEA Certification
● Hold Basic Diocesan Religion Certification or be eligible to obtain this certification within three years of hire.
● Drama/Play Production experience a plus