Tower Hill School is seeking an organized, energetic, and experienced Lower School Music Teacher to inspire and engage young learners through dynamic and creative music instruction. The ideal candidate will be a skilled choral and musical director with strong accompaniment skills on a chordal instrument (such as piano or guitar). This individual will lead musical experiences, direct choral ensembles, and provide music for Lower School assemblies while fostering a love for music in students. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position to start in August 2025.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement an engaging music curriculum for lower school students
Teach Pre Kindergarten through Fourth Grade music
Direct and rehearse choral ensembles and prepare them for performances
Serve as musical director for school productions, coordinating with faculty and students
Provide accompaniment on a chordal instrument for performances, assemblies, and classroom activities
Organize and lead music for Lower School assemblies and special events
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and creativity
Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to integrate music into the broader curriculum
Maintain and care for music resources, instruments, and performance spaces
Assist with student supervision and chaperoning outside the classroom
Participate in faculty collaborations and meetings
Complete skill based progress reports twice/year
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or a related field
Proven experience teaching elementary music in a school setting
Strong choral conducting skills and experience directing young voices
Proficiency in playing and accompanying on a chordal instrument (e.g., piano or guitar)
Experience in musical direction for school productions
Excellent organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
Commitment to inclusive music practices and teaching with a knowledge of various musical genres.
Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Passion for inspiring young musicians and fostering a lifelong appreciation for music
Experience with Orff, Kodály, or Dalcroze methodologies
Familiarity with technology in music education
Background in arranging music for young voices
Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto "Multa Bene Facta"- Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.