Position Opening: Long-term Substitute, 7-12th Grade Music

Type: Full-time Faculty
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
Start Date: Immediate Opening

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered music educator to teach choral, instrumental, and a variety of music classes, including AP Music Theory to students in grades 7-12 for the remainder of the school year. The ideal candidate has experience fostering a love of music in students, differentiating instruction for a diverse range of musical abilities, and integrating technology and creative methodologies into music education.

This position reports to the Head of Upper School and collaborates closely with faculty across multiple divisions, including the arts department and co-curricular programs. As a full-time faculty member, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to comprehensive health benefits, robust paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and implement engaging curricula for 7-12 general music, choral ensembles, instrumental music, Orff pedagogy, and AP Music Theory
Conduct and direct choral and instrumental performances, including concerts and assemblies
Provide individualized instruction to students with varying levels of musical proficiency
IntegrateOrff Schulwerk methodology and other innovative teaching techniques to support student engagement and musical growth
Actively contribute to the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Support and mentor students in extracurricular music activities, competitions, and community performances
Collaborate with other faculty to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities
Maintain and organize music materials, instruments, and equipment
Support extracurricular musical theater
Facilitate vocal ensemble 3 days per week before school
Engage in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

Strong pedagogical knowledge in choral, instrumental, and AP Music Theory instruction
Ability to create inclusive and equitable learning environments
Strong classroom management and student engagement strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in integrating music technology (e.g., Finale, GarageBand, SmartMusic, etc.)
Experience with differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Passion for fostering students’ creativity and artistic expression
Strong piano/accompaniment skills

Credentials:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field
Experience teaching middle and/or high school music
Ability to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or Professional Teaching License within the first six months of employment

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Music or Education
Experience teaching AP Music Theory
Background in conducting ensembles at the secondary level

Faculty Requirement:
Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax Certificate or Professional Teaching License. The school will support the candidate in obtaining this certification, but it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background Check:
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Maumee Valley Country Day School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning:
As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. As the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area, we attract families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Our enrollment is approximately 470 students from Pre-K through 12th Grade, and we prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. Our students dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths in a nurturing yet challenging environment. Faculty members are lifelong learners who inspire joy and creativity in their students. We emphasize hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application, ensuring our students are prepared for the future.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Maumee Valley Country Day School is grounded in a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek educators who embrace collaboration, innovation, and the power of community in creating a supportive and transformative educational experience.

If you are passionate about empowering students through music and fostering a vibrant performing arts culture, we encourage you to apply.

Maumee Valley Country Day School jobs

Music Teacher, 7th-12th Grades, Long-Term Substitute