Middle & Upper School Music Teacher

What You Will Do – Responsibilities Of The Position

Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, the MUS Music Teacher should be a talented individual trained to teach music to adolescents and young adults, who values student-centered and progressive education.

*Salary will be commensurate with experience*

• Teach a full load of trimester music and musical production
  
  

Courses As Follows

• One section of middle school music (sixth, seventh,
  
  

and eighth graders) per trimester.

• One section of a student-centered Band course that
  
  

fosters musical development on multiple instruments,

including, but not limited to, piano, bass, guitar,

and drums–using songs that students select–in

two trimesters.

• One trimester of Vocal Technique, focusing on building
  
  

breath support, pitch matching, emotional connectivity,

and vocal placement without fear.

• Along with the Director of Performing Arts, one trimester
  
  

of Musical Theatre Cabaret for musical performers in

preparation for the spring musical.

• Help students showcase their abilities at Arts Nights, Talent
  
  

Shows, and other events.

• Support student sound and technical apprentices with sound
  
  

and light boards during productions.

• Attend all faculty meetings and weekly department meetings.
• Participate in divisional and departmental curriculum development
  
  

and initiatives.

• Advise a group of eight to ten middle or upper school students.
• Experience with choreography and technical theater
  
  

design & implementation are a plus.

Qualifications For a Successful Candidacy

• An undergraduate degree (advanced degree and degree
  
  

in music preferred)

• Background in education (at least 3 years of teaching
  
  

preferred).

• Sought but not required: Experience with production
  
  

choreography and/or technical theatre design/direction.

In Addition, Those Who Thrive At Barrie Commit To

• Living out the mission and values of the institution.
• Demonstrating a passion for working with Middle &
  
  

Upper School students.

• Taking accountability for all areas of responsibility.
• Being a positive team player in a highly collaborative
  
  

environment.

• Taking an active role in diversity, equity, inclusion,
  
  

and belonging efforts.

• Being enthusiastic, joyful, and curious about
  
  

teaching and learning.

• Being an effective communicator .
• Remaining open to feedback and continual growth.