Sacred Heart Academy “SHA” Bryn Mawr (PA) is seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic DIRECTOR OF MUSIC in anticipation of the 25-26 school year. This is a full-time position.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic collaborator who seeks professional growth and learning every day and inspires others to do the same through optimism, selflessness, flexibility, and teamwork. The candidate will possess a willingness to collaborate with dedicated educators within the Sacred Heart faculty. The candidate will show empathy for and a passion to work with adolescent girls as well as a commitment to the development of the whole child. 

Responsibilities  

• Teach Lower School Music classes (General Music & Choir)
• Teach Middle School Music classes (General Music, Choir & Piano Lab)
• Teach Upper School Music elective (one semester)
• Teach quarter-long music seminar class to freshmen 
• Oversee after-school instrumental lessons program (hiring teachers, coordinating schedules, managing payment, etc.)
• Organize two yearly instrumental recitals
• Conduct Upper School Choir (rehearsals 3-4x/week before or after school)
• Coordinate all-school concerts (winter & spring)
• Prepare/rehearse music for school liturgies (in coordination with Campus Minister)
• Serve as accompanist for school liturgies & events (including 7-8 weekend and/or evening events) 
• Oversee departmental budget
• Attend Academic Board meetings
• Other duties as assigned (lunch/recess duty, covering classes, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education OR related field 
• Ability to play/teach piano and accompany choral ensembles
• Ability to conduct music ensembles
• Experience with music ministry/school music programs/classroom teaching preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to connect with and make a positive impact on young people
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Appreciation of and commitment to single gender education
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the SHA community and uphold its Mission including a commitment to the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

Send cover letter, resume and contact info for three references to Donna Romero, Director of Academics (donna.romero@shabrynmawr.org)

About Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is part of a national network of 25 Sacred Heart schools located in North America which share a common heritage and vision. There are more than 150+ Sacred Heart schools around the world, providing an international campus for our students at Bryn Mawr through exchange programs, summer workshops, and service opportunities. Sacred Heart Academy is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and a member of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). To learn more about Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, please visit https://www.shabrynmawr.org/ Mission Sacred Heart Academy educates college-bound women by cultivating their self-confidence, guiding them to realize their personal and scholastic potential and their responsibility to others, and by preparing them to meet life’s challenges - all within an academic and religiously diverse community that focuses on spiritual values and the individual student. Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr commits itself to educate to the Five Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education which unify us with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

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