Music Teacher - High School
Part Time • Hagerstown
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Daily Mass and faith-enriched work environment
- Supportive and joyful school community
- Competitive compensation
- Ongoing formation and professional development through the Chesterton Schools Network
- The opportunity to shape the musical and liturgical life of a new Catholic high school
Job Summary
Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family, a joyfully Catholic, classical high school in the Chesterton Schools Network, seeks a dedicated and mission-driven High School Music Teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Music plays a central role in the life of our school, forming the minds and souls of students through sacred song, music theory, and performance. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of beauty and discipline in music, guiding students to lift their hearts to God through choral excellence and musical formation.
Music plays a central role in the life of our school, forming the minds and souls of students through sacred song, music theory, and performance. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of beauty and discipline in music, guiding students to lift their hearts to God through choral excellence and musical formation.
Responsibilities
- Teach four years of music courses, including music theory, appreciation, and choral instruction
- Direct the student choir, including preparation for school Masses, concerts, and special liturgies
- Prepare students for public performances, including seasonal concerts and special events
- Train and direct Schola or smaller ensembles to lead chant and sacred music during liturgical celebrations
- Provide instruction in sight-reading, vocal technique, and sacred music repertoire (chant, polyphony, hymns)
- Collaborate with school chaplain to support daily Mass and special liturgies
- Participate fully in school life including the House system, retreats, and student formation
- Attend daily Mass with the student body and foster reverence in liturgical participation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music, Choral Conducting, Music Education, or related field
- Experience conducting choirs and teaching vocal music at the high school level
- Knowledge of sacred music, chant, and classical music traditions
- Piano/keyboard proficiency preferred
- Familiarity with or passion for Catholic classical education
- Practicing Roman Catholic willing to take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium
- Excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to integrate faith, music, and formation in every lesson
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $62,290.00 per year
Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family offers a classical, integrated high school education rooted in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition. As part of the Chesterton Schools Network, our mission is to form a new generation of joyful leaders and saints through a curriculum centered on truth, beauty, and goodness. With daily Mass, strong academics, and a vibrant community life, we help students discover their vocation and grow in virtue. Our affordable tuition model ensures that families of all backgrounds can access this transformative education.
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