Middle School Theater and Choir

Rooted in our Catholic faith and inspired by the many talents of our namesake Pope John Paul II Preparatory School prepares students to be strong in mind body character and servicediscovering their Godgiven talents and using them to serve both the local and global community. We seek a dynamic and passionate Middle School Theater and Choir Teacher to join our 612 grade community. This parttime benefitseligible position involves teaching four out of five class periods and nurturing a love of performance music and the arts in our middle school students.

The ideal candidate will bring both artistic vision and pedagogical expertise fostering a creative inclusive environment that encourages student growth in vocal performance and theatrical expression. This educator will be a collaborative team player who embraces the holistic development of studentsmind body and spiritand models the creativity and serviceoriented mindset we encourage in all students.

We value faculty who can model the holistic approach we promote for students (e.g. directing performances mentoring student artists involvement in service initiatives etc.). Our ideal candidate will desire to:

• Inspire a passion for the performing arts guiding students in the development of vocal technique stage presence and collaborative performance skills.
• Direct middle school choral performances and musical or theatrical productions incorporating both classroom instruction and extracurricular involvement
• Develop ageappropriate curricula that integrates music theory vocal performance basic acting and stage production in an engaging accessible format.
• Collaborate with fine arts and academic departments
• Embrace our team teaching model by working closely with colleagues to align goals share resources and support students across all disciplines.
• Support students in becoming confident performers empathetic collaborators and expressive individuals who appreciate the power of storytelling through music and drama.
• Participate in school liturgies performances and community events as a visible and enthusiastic member of the arts team.
• Engage in professional development and ongoing formation as an educator in a faithbased missiondriven environment.
  

Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School boasts an elite faculty who approach teaching as a vocation putting the needs of each student first with an optimistic/growth mindset vision that meets students where they are while holding high standards for the students/people they can become. Our educational vision is not simply a sevenyear one but one that seeks to create transformative experiences to prepare students for their lives and careers beyond school. We seek a candidate whose passion for the arts inspires students not only to develop technical skill but also to grow in confidence creativity and character.

We welcome faculty students and families of diverse faiths and backgrounds at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for the position by uploading the following supporting documents. If you have questions please email Jennifer Dye Principal ():

• A cover letter that includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Your interest in our 612 grade community
  • Your desire to teach in a faithbased school
  • Your contributions outside of the classroom
  • Your passions that make you unique
• A resume that emphasizes educational and professional experiences
• A statement of teaching philosophy
  

Located just north of Nashville Pope John Paul II Preparatory School is a part of the Diocese of Nashville and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Pope John Paul II Preparatory School does not discriminate based on race color nationality ethnic origin age or sex.

We consider all candidates who apply for the position. The ideal candidate will have:

• Commitment to serving in a Catholic faithbased community
• Bachelors degree in Music Theater Performing Arts Music Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• Teaching certification or willingness to enroll in a certification program upon employment
• Willingness and ability to engage students in lessons and manage a positive environment conducive to learning.
• Previous experience teaching middle school students in music choir or theater
• Demonstrated skill in choral direction musical theater or drama instruction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage middle school learners
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with colleagues parents and community members
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to plan productions manage rehearsals and meet deadlines