Part Time Upper School Band

Position Description

Position Title: Part-Time Upper School Band Teacher/Director

Location: Broomfield, CO

School: Summit Classical Academy

Job Description: Summit Classical Academy, dedicated to classical Christian education, seeks a dynamic and musically gifted individual to serve as our Part-Time Band Teacher/Director for our Upper School students (Middle and High School). This role involves leading our band program, fostering a love for music, and integrating our Biblical worldview into the music curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and instruct the school band, including rehearsal planning and conducting performances.
• Develop and implement a curriculum that encompasses various musical styles, with an emphasis on classical and sacred music.
• Prepare students for concerts, festivals, and other musical events, ensuring performances reflect our commitment to excellence and Biblical values.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate music into the broader educational experience.
• Maintain and organize music resources and instruments.
• Participate in school events when appropriate, including chapel services where music plays a role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field.
• Experience in directing a school band at the middle or high school level.
• Proficiency in playing at least one band instrument, with the ability to teach multiple instruments.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• A commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and the integration of Biblical principles in education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Experience with classical music and sacred music repertoires.
• Familiarity with classical education principles and the trivium.
• Ability to conduct small ensembles as well as full bands.

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for music education and student development in a Christian context.
• Enthusiasm for leading young musicians in both performance and personal growth.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying skill levels.

To Apply:

• A cover letter expressing your interest and alignment with our mission
• Completion of a teacher application

Please send all materials and inquiries to [email protected].

About Summit Classical Academy: Our mission is to produce students who learn continually, listen intently, articulate precisely, love rightly, contend gracefully, and live purposefully for the glory of God and the good of others. We aim to build community and serve our community by partnering with parents in the education of their children, striving to develop all aspects of the student’s potential. We provide a classical Christian education in a peaceful and inspiring environment, maintaining a high standard of expectations for our students, teachers, and leaders, all for the glory of God. We believe that God made us on purpose and for a purpose, and our identity is defined by who God says we are. Living within His perfect design creates the best life possible for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Our goal is to help students reach their personal summits, become the men and women God designed them to be in all aspects of life, and to love the right things in the proper order.