St. Martins Episcopal School in Metairie is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lower School Music Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026-2027 academic school year. We are looking for an educator who loves inspiring young learners through music while creating a joyful structured and student-centered classroom environment. This is a full-time academic-year position (August-May).

About this Role

• Prepare engaging age-appropriate music lessons that reflect extensive knowledge of the curriculum and student development and abilities.

• Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners

• Plan coordinate and direct grade-level and lower school performances in collaboration with the theater director and classroom teachers.

• Foster a classroom environment that is inclusive creative and well-managed

• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into instruction

• Monitor student progress and communicate effectively with parents and school leadership

• Collaborate with colleagues to support a cohesive curriculum

• Participate fully in faculty meetings school events and professional development

• Contribute to the broader life of the school including duties such as carpool lunch supervision and field trips

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Music Education or a related field (Masters preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred

• Strong understanding of music pedagogy and child development

• Ability to connect with students and create a positive engaging classroom culture

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Comfort using Google Suite and classroom technology

• A commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive school community

At St. Martins youll be part of a supportive faculty where relationships matter. Our leadership values collaboration and clear open communication and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth. Our culture is grounded in respect kindness and a strong sense of community and this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on students during some of their most formative years.

St. Martins Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status sex gender gender identity age sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Office at EOE

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