Part Time

PK-8th Grade Music Teacher: St. Brendan School

Are you called to teach students in a faith-filled, positive environment and community? Come and be Different by Design with us at St. Brendan School! We are seeking a PK-8th Grade Music Teacher, part time-2 days/week, to join our dynamic school team.

About Us: Nestled in a safe North Olmsted neighborhood since 1964, St. Brendan School serves the spiritual, academic, and social needs of Pre-K to 8th-grade students. We are fully accredited and stand as the first school in the Diocese of Cleveland to blend a Classical Catholic Education with Ohio Learning Standards.

We’re Looking for Someone Who: Prioritizes student safety, safe oversight, and highly organized classroom management • Commands elementary music pedagogy, vocal techniques, and basic piano skills • Integrates and maintains various instruments like recorders, bucket drums, and percussion • Plans and directs the annual Advent Into Christmas Program and Spring Concert • Incorporates music technology to deliver creative, engaging lessons • Submits lesson plans and grades punctually while utilizing school management software • Communicates and collaborates effectively with parents, colleagues, and administration • Navigates a fast-paced environment with flexibility and a team-oriented mindset • Embraces coaching, feedback, and professional development in Classical Catholic pedagogies • Models virtues and morals supporting the mission of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education/Music and elementary teaching experience • Current Teaching license/certificate strongly preferred • Experience running student concerts strongly preferred • Pass a background check • Practicing Catholic strongly preferred

Why Choose St. Brendan? A range of existing music curricula available • Dedicated music classroom serving 10 classes across two days • Access to diverse tech including MacBooks, Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive whiteboards • Supportive faculty, faith-filled leadership, and active parents • Unique Classical Catholic curriculum featuring art, Makerspace, etymology, and Latin • Dedicated planning and preparation periods • Welcoming community balancing tradition with innovation • Robust professional development and mentorship opportunities • Positive, uplifting culture rooted in Catholic values

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation range is $16,000 to depending-on-experience • PD support, ongoing opportunities for continuing education

The candidate offered a contract must: Submit 3 current letters of recommendation • Obtain certifications that all full-time employees at schools in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland are required to have: VIRTUS certification; Religious certification through Diocesan online courses (approximately 4 classes, 4 hours each, spread over 2 years)

To Apply: Interested candidates can submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to both Vincent De Luca (Head of School) and Julie Onacila (Principal) at: vdeluca@stbrendannortholmsted.org and jonacila@stbrendannortholmsted.org

There are other duties as assigned; St. Brendan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in hiring practices.

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