Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.

 

The Woodward Academy Upper School strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.

Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields, and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the Upper School teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students.

The Woodward Academy Performing Arts program has a long tradition of excellence in performance including consistent superior ratings at state assessments (GMEA LGPE) and state and national music competitions. Additionally, The Academy’s bands, orchestras, and choirs is always well-represented by students in the GMEA All-State events. Travel opportunities, both domestic and international, are also an integral part of the curriculum.

 

Position Summary: This position currently involves teaching three periods of guitar classes, one period of music production class, and one period of co-teaching a band class. This position currently leads Woodward Academy’s Jazz Band program, consisting of Tuesday afternoon Big Band rehearsal and tutorial rehearsals of 1-3 small jazz combos. This position also currently co-leads the pit orchestra for the winter musical production. This position begins August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be an excellent music educator who is energetic, hard working, and motivated to maintain and improve this very successful program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Music Teacher and Assistant Band Director, Upper School position is an exempt, 10-month position. 

 

Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer