Posted: 11-Dec-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full Time
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About All Saints’
Located on 147 acres in west Fort Worth, All Saints’ Episcopal School is a co-educational Age 3 - Grade 12 college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,260 students who benefit from small class sizes, an outstanding athletic program, and an award-winning arts program. We are one of the largest Early Childhood - Grade 12 Parish-independent Episcopal day schools in the country, and our graduates attend a wide variety of selective colleges and universities. The school is dually accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and are members of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Read about what makes our Episcopal learning environment so dynamic by visiting www.aseschool.org.
Job Title: Lower School Music
Position Summary:
The Lower School Music Teacher inspires students to develop a lifelong love and appreciation for music while supporting the mission and values of All Saints’ Episcopal School. This teacher will lead with creativity, enthusiasm, and vision, elevating the Lower School music program and building a passion for music that carries forward into Middle School, Upper School, and beyond. All Saints’ Episcopal School's mission and values through developmentally appropriate instruction, this teacher guides Kindergarten through Grade 5 students in exploring rhythm, movement, instruments, and vocal performance in ways that foster creativity, collaboration, and confidence. In addition to classroom instruction, the Lower School Music Teacher plays piano daily to accompany Lower School Chapel and partners closely with the Chaplain to plan and lead worship music, encouraging students to use their musical gifts in both service and celebration. This position is part of the school-wide Fine Arts Department and collaborates with Early Childhood, Middle School, and Upper School Fine Arts faculty to ensure program alignment, shared goals, and a cohesive artistic experience across divisions. This position is for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Position Details:
- Implement and creatively adapt the school’s adopted music curriculum to ensure alignment across grade levels while bringing enthusiasm and innovation to each lesson.
- Plan and deliver engaging, skill-based, and cheerful music instruction for Kindergarten through Grade 5 students.
- Teach age-appropriate music theory, rhythm, movement, and instrumental and vocal performance skills.
- Play piano daily to accompany Chapel, assemblies, and student performances.
- Partner with the Chaplain on music selection and student participation for daily Chapel services.
- Collaborate with grade-level teachers to integrate music into interdisciplinary projects and performances.
- Prepare and direct student performances throughout the year, including programs, holiday events, and special ceremonies.
- Serve as an active member of the Fine Arts Department, attending department meetings, collaborating across divisions, and contributing to school-wide arts initiatives.
- Cultivate a joyful, inclusive classroom culture that encourages creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
- Communicate effectively with families and colleagues about student participation and upcoming events.
- Manage classroom instruments, materials, and technology responsibly.
- Participate in school-wide events, Chapel, faculty meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Proficiency in piano is required (ability to accompany Chapel and student performances daily).
- 3–5 years of experience teaching elementary-aged students preferred.
- Experience in teaching vocal and instrumental music with a strong understanding of child-centered pedagogy.
- Knowledge of music theory, rhythm, movement, and performance-based learning.
- Strong collaboration skills and enthusiasm for integrating music with other subjects.
- Commitment to fostering a joyful, faith-centered, and creative learning environment.
All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of all phases of the employment relationship, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, and all other forms of selection, training, and compensation.