Full Time Exempt 10 month
Overview of School:
Sonoma Academy is an independent high school located in Santa Rosa CA on a 34-acre campus surrounded by 1000 acres of protected open space at the base of Taylor Mountain. Founded in 2001 it provides an engaging challenging and innovative college preparatory education and a supportive community for motivated learners from Sonoma Napa Marin Lake and Mendocino counties.
Our Mission: Sonoma Academy calls its students to be creative ethical and committed to learning. The school nurtures inspiring teachers and engages with the surrounding community and its students communicate across cultures as they prepare to become leaders in a dynamic world.
Sonoma Academys Commitment to Diversity: We believe that learning occurs best in a connected community. Diversity equity and inclusivity are essential to an education in which all members of our community thrive. We are committed to cultivating a diverse community that is conscious and welcoming of difference dedicated to investigating and advancing equity and engages with our local and global community. If you would like to join us in our work we would welcome your application. As we are deeply committed to having a staffulty (staff and faculty) and student body which reflects the rich diversity within the North Bay we strongly encourage candidates from BIPOC and/or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented to apply.
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Position Overview:
This Music Teacher role is focused on conducting the Concert Choir Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra teaching introductory courses in music such as music theory vocal production songwriting and music history and participating in theater productions. Concerts smaller recitals and community meeting performances occur regularly throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
The Music Teacher will lead Sonoma Academys vibrant music program by holding the vision for its development and guiding a team of music educators. They will teach up to six music-related academic courses annually (2-3/semester) which may include offerings such as History of American Music Chamber Orchestra Chamber Choir Advanced Musicianship and Music Theory. Additional responsibilities include directing the Concert Choir Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra; teaching one Intersession course; and providing vocal and/or instrumental support for school musicals in collaboration with the theater department. The teacher will also manage the music department budget maintain the instrument inventory lead the schools Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter support students in competitions and advise on independent music projects. Regular participation in departmental meetings and school performances including concerts and community gatherings is an integral part of the role.
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Compensation:
Sonoma Academy has a multi-step salary scale in place for faculty members that includes differentials for advanced degrees and annual guaranteed step increases. The starting salary will range from $78840 to $127890. The school will evaluate the faculty members relevant experience upon hiring.
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