Saint David’s School seeks a Part-Time Upper School Strings teacher, Grade 4 - Grade 8, for the 2026-2027 school year. Founded in the Catholic tradition, the school welcomes applicants of all faith traditions (or none). Through our Teaching Boys Initiative™, all educators receive support and professional development through mentorship, research opportunities, and summer study grants. At Saint David’s, every faculty and staff member are part of something larger: the formation of boys into good men.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach beginning strings classes, Grades 4 and 5 and lead eight performances each school year
• Direct the Upper School Philharmonic Ensemble (Grades 4 - 8), two rehearsals per week and four performances each school year

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Five-years’ experience teaching string classes and experience conducting a student orchestra
• High level instrumental skills
• Experience in choosing appropriate repertoire
• Experience in collaboration with other schools or artistic organizations is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to boys’ education and character education
• Maturity, collegiality, flexibility, humor

Hourly rate of approximately $80 per hour for a minimum of seven hours 

Please send cover letter and résumé to: positions@saintdavids.org

Attention: Alexis Aoyama, Assistant Headmaster, Head of Upper School

Saint David’s School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

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