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Job Overview: 

The Lower School Music Teacher will be responsible for teaching music classes twice a week to students in Pre-K through 4th grade. With a deep understanding of and passion for teaching elementary age students, this teacher will be able to transfer their enthusiasm for music to our youngest learners using multiple modalities and authentic applications. The teacher will utilize differentiation and performance-based assessment to ensure every child finds their voice. The teacher will direct the Lower School Choir in weekly chapel services and partner with the Middle School music department to alternate leadership for all-school chapel gatherings. Beyond the classroom, the music teacher will orchestrate annual grade-level music productions for each grade level and curate performances for various school-wide events. The teacher will collaborate closely with a community of dedicated, compassionate, and energetic adults, faculty and parents alike, to build a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning community. 

Reports To: Head of Lower School 

Job Type: On-Site, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt 

Compensation:  $78,836 to $124,774 annually 

Benefits:  

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25% 

• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school 

• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6% 

• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000 

• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available 

• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours 

• Partial tuition remission is available  

• Years of service bonus 

• Paid professional development and continuing education 

When applying: Resume and Cover letter upload in PDF or Word, and 3 References required in the application fields.

To view full job description and to apply, click here 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music 

• Teaching credential  

• Classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary school level 

• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship 

• Pass background check and references, provide negative TB test  

• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR, California Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment certifications, or able to attain within the first 3 months of employment 

When applying: Resume and Cover letter upload in PDF or Word, and 3 References required in the application fields.

To view full job description and to apply, click here 

About Saint Andrew's Episcopal School

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga, California is a PK-8 independent school serving 400 students in the heart of Silicon Valley. We are a wholehearted community of learners with a mission to “to educate the whole student, developing as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student”. Our Core Values of balance, character, community, and inquiry, rooted in our Episcopal identity, are at the heart of everything we do. Saint Andrew’s educators strive to design meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences and to ensure that each child feels individually known, unconditionally loved, and deeply valued as an essential member of our warm, inclusive community.Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a community rooted in kindness. We believe that learning happens best when we bring our whole self to school. We support every person’s right to define, express, and live comfortably within their own evolving identity. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that recognizes the worth of each individual. By embracing diversity, we are a stronger community.Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is committed t...o the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and other school-related programs and activities.For more information about Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, visit our website: https://www.st-andrews.org/

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