Posted: 21-Jan-26
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School is distinguished by over 70 years of demonstrated success in preparing children for lives of learning and service in our ever-changing society. Renowned for its Episcopal identity, a core belief in the potential of our children and the sanctity of childhood, the school delivers an unparalleled, values-driven preparatory education. Hard work, faith, honesty, and a commitment to excellence allow our graduates to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Located in the heart of Tampa, St. John’s provides an exceptional education for 600 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The School’s Core Values and Episcopal identity focus on inclusivity, support, respect, and the shared values reflected in the school’s mission statement. Our students are Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Serve. A feeling of positive energy, inclusiveness, optimism, respect, and kindness permeates our campuses.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
St. John’s Episcopal seeks a dynamic and collaborative Music and Choral Teacher to join our middle division (Grades 5- 8). This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an August 3, 2026 start date. This is a terrific opportunity for a highly accomplished professional who finds joy in working with middle division students, is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of adolescents, and who has the personal and professional drive and desire to elevate the status and quality of the middle division music program to unprecedented heights. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in guiding students through their musical journey, instilling a love for music, and building a strong foundation in musical theory, performance, and appreciation. He or She will have experience teaching middle division students in general music and choral settings, accompanying students and groups in various settings, and will possess a passion for helping students discover and cultivate their musical talents. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting student growth, both artistically and personally, and will bring flexibility, vision, and a spirit of collaboration to a school culture grounded in curiosity, respect, and integrity.
Key Responsibilities •
- Plan and conduct engaging music lessons, organizing performances, and collaborating with fellow educators to seamlessly integrate music into the broader curriculum.
- Teach general vocal music to middle school students, incorporating vocal technique and foundational musicianship.
- Direct and develop a middle division choral ensemble, promoting joy, discipline, and excellence in vocal performance.
- Serve as the accompanist, music director, and conductor for the annual middle division musical and play or other interdisciplinary performance opportunities.
- Curate choral repertoire that is developmentally appropriate, artistically enriching, and culturally inclusive.
- Accompany rehearsals and performances on piano; strong accompanying skills are highly preferred.
- Participate in school life beyond the classroom—advising a group of ~10 students, attending outdoor education trips and community service efforts, sponsoring a club, and engaging in meaningful relationships with students and families.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience teaching choral music and/or general music at the middle and/or upper school level.
- Strong piano and vocal skills; experience as an accompanist is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire students of varied skill levels to take creative risks and pursue artistic excellence.
PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND CHARACTERISTICS
Model daily the conduct we expect of our students and consistently exhibit the highest standards of professionalism. Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people’s skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School. St. John’s Episcopal School is an exceptional work environment with low employee turnover. The school goes above and beyond to take care of its employees. The position provides a truly outstanding individual with the opportunity to join Tampa’s premier K(4)-8 school and truly ‘make a difference’ in the lives of children and colleagues. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, 10-month position that is accompanied by a highly competitive salary and benefits package. St. John’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and list of not fewer than three references to John Weaver, Director of Middle Division (jweaver@stjohnseagles.org).