After School Drums & Percussion Teacher
The St. Paul’s Schools has an opening for an after-school drum and percussion teacher for the 2019-2020 school year.
School Summary
The St. Paul’s Schools is an independent, college-preparatory school located in Brooklandville, Maryland. With over 1,300 students from ages six months to grade 12, St. Paul’s School and St. Paul’s School for Girls share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal affiliation, and more than 100 current families with children at both schools. The histories of the schools are deeply intertwined, and the school community is truly a family. Governed by one Board of Trustees and overseen by the President of The St. Paul’s Schools, each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions and mission while operating as part of a highly coordinated and collaborative system.
A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to make the most of its unique model, where boys and girls are taught together and separately at just the right times in their development. In this academically rigorous and nurturing environment, students benefit from a cohesive and sequential curriculum from preschool through grade 12, as well as access to a wide range of classes, facilities and activities across campus. The sharing of resources ensures the continued success of our schools in the highly competitive and ever-changing independent school landscape.
Position Summary
We are looking for a after school drum instructor to teach lessons as part of our after-school music lessons program. While we can be flexible on days and times offered, we would prefer this instructor can start teaching at 3:30pm, immediately after school, until later in the evening. We find the lesson availability immediately following school is most in demand and most convenient for our families.
Candidate must be comfortable teaching students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, with most of our students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade. While in the lesson, we expect the teacher to prepare students for their annual recitals, review various skills and techniques in musicianship and performance that make sense developmentally.
Key Qualifications
Candidate must be organized, great communicator and reliable. A master’s degree in music education or specific musical focus is preferred, but not required. Candidate must have minimum two years teaching experience with children. Experience playing at a professional level is preferred, but not required.
Believing that every child is a child of God and that trust, understanding, and mutual respect lie at the heart of our community. St. Paul’s School for Girls is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and are able to achieve their highest potential. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is the best learning environment for our girls and prepares them to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly global and multicultural community. We reject all prejudice, particularly those based on race, national and ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical characteristics.
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to Shannon Duckett at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.