Interim Upper School Music Teacher at CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES

Description

Dates: Monday October 27, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2025

Overview

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences seeks a dynamic and experienced music educator to serve as Upper School Music teacher to cover an 8-week Baby Bonding leave. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in jazz and music theory, be comfortable arranging / orchestrating music for student performances, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting student growth through both performance and academic work.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Student Support

• Teach five classes: four jazz classes and two music theory classes.
• Direct jazz classes  in preparation for an Upper School on December 13th concert (with optional informal performances as student interest allows).
• Design and assign relevant coursework to prepare students for performances.
• Write personalized student grade narratives 
• Arrange and orchestrate music in collaboration with students.
• Ability to use a music notation software of your choice  (Sibelius, Finale, MuseScore, etc.).to arrange music to create individual parts when necessary 
• Ability to perform musical phrases in all keys and teach improvisation on jazz standards.
• Communicate regularly with parents, advisors, and colleagues regarding student progress and behavior.

Concerts & Events

• Prepare ensembles for one major concert on Saturday, December 13 (attendance required).
• Coordinate with the Arts Administrator, Administrative Coordinator , and Events Team to schedule, host, and support concerts and community music events.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to oversee equipment movement and sound reinforcement for concerts and student events.

Leadership & Administrative Duties

• Attend all Upper School Faculty meetings.
• Participate in Curriculum Development Committee meetings.
• Supervise and host homeroom meetings with 11th-grade students.
• Supervision students during lunch in the Alley on Tuesdays.

Qualifications

• Strong background in jazz performance and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to teach improvisation and music theory at the high school level.
• Experience arranging, orchestrating, and notating music using notation software.
• Ability to rehearse and prepare student ensembles for performance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Prior teaching experience with high school students preferred.