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Instrumental Music Instructor
Fairfield College Preparatory School
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Posted: 21-Jun-25
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Visual/Performing Arts
Position Announcement: Instrumental Music Teacher
Fairfield College Preparatory School is an all-boys Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade.
Fairfield Prep Mission Statement
Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society.
Fairfield Prep Vision Statement
Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith, in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.
Fairfield Prep is currently seeking qualified candidates who are energetic and passionate educators for a full time position in the Visual & Performing Arts Department as an Instrumental Music Teacher.As an Ignatian Educator at Fairfield Prep, the Instrumental Music Teacher will be expected to:
Instructional Duties
Teach 4 sections per semester from the following:
Band
Percussion meets as a separate Percussion Ensemble Class
String Orchestra
Guitar/Modern Band or (preferred but not required) Choral Music
Utilize iPads in our 1:1 digital environment for instruction, practice tools, and student feedback
Develop engaging, standards-based lesson plans and student-centered rehearsal strategies
Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of musical ability levels
Ensemble Direction (Co-Curricular)
Direct or co-direct after-school ensembles including:
Jazzuits (Jazz Ensemble)
Weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals
Pep Band (Select Home games and Pep Rallies)
Rehearsed in class, all Band student’s expected to participate
Pit Orchestra (Select student ensemble) for the annual Spring Musical
Collaborate with the Theater Director, Director of Music, and fellow arts faculty to coordinate rehearsal schedules and performance logistics
Collaborate with the Director of Music to plan and lead or co-lead approximately 10-12 annual performances (concerts, school events, and community engagements across all ensembles)
Program & Departmental Support
Participate in department meetings, school-wide professional development, and the Ignatian Educator Formation Program
Collaborate with the Director of Music to select repertoire, organize instrument inventory, coordinate music purchases, and manage performance space needs
Support student recruitment and retention in the music program
Participate in school liturgies and community events, where appropriate
Coordinate with the Director of Music for travel and trip planning support for off-site performances
Coordinate with the Director of Music to finalize classroom layout and plans for an ensemble rehearsal space in Prep’s new Barron Center for Arts & Recreation
Coordinate with the Director of Music for CMEA/Regional/All-State event support
Commit to developing young men to become intellectually competent, religious, loving, committed to doing justice, and open to growth
Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic school of excellence founded in 1942. With an enrollment of 900 boys in grades 9-12, Prep attracts young men from diverse backgrounds throughout Southern Connecticut. The mission of Fairfield Prep is to form young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society. Fairfield Prep is unique in its relationship with a Jesuit University and the resources available to it. As a division of Fairfield University, Prep enjoys a host of first-class facilities.