Choir Teacher, 2025-26 Eastside Catholic, Sammamish
Apply NowCompany: Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Position Type:
- Middle School Teacher/Music
Date Posted:
3/28/2025
Location:
Eastside Catholic MS, Sammamish
WHO WE ARE
Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.
Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
Eastside Catholic is seeking a Choir Teacher for grades six through twelve for the 2025-26 school year. Reporting to the Middle and High School Principals, the Choir Teacher will be a key member of our Performing Arts Department.
Specific Responsibilities
Teach middle school and high school choral music courses, including zero period (7-7:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
Foster students' interest and aptitude for expressing themselves creatively in music
Help students develop aesthetic understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of styles of music
Discover and develop the talent, gifts and work of students in the field of choral music
Create, organize and manage performance events throughout the school year
Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with parents and guardians
Work with various departments, including Student Life and Campus Ministry, to prepare and organize liturgical music for Mass and performances for assemblies
Assume the role and responsibilities of Vocal Music Director for the Spring musical, including planning, after-school rehearsals and performances.
Participate in all faculty, department and committee meetings as required
Requirements
A commitment to working with both middle and high school students
Continue to build the choir program by inspiring current students to remain engaged and encourage others to join each year
A passion for choral education and the skills required to guide students in developing a conceptual understanding of choral music
Experience with differentiated music education instruction in mixed-skill classrooms
An intrigue for continued learning within the choral music field
Effectively create positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by being present throughout the schoolhouse.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
Experience in aligning classroom instruction with state and national standards and standards-based assessment
Keyboard skills and vocal pedagogy skills
A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and belonging
Education and experience
Please submit a cover letter, resume and reference through our online application: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3135440/Eastside-Catholic-School/Choir-Teacher
Salary Description: Range $54,500-$109,105 Annually Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
Benefits: We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
401(k) matching
Free parking
Lunch on most school days
For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.
- Middle School Teacher/Music
Date Posted:
3/28/2025
Location:
Eastside Catholic MS, Sammamish
WHO WE ARE
Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.
Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
Eastside Catholic is seeking a Choir Teacher for grades six through twelve for the 2025-26 school year. Reporting to the Middle and High School Principals, the Choir Teacher will be a key member of our Performing Arts Department.
Specific Responsibilities
Teach middle school and high school choral music courses, including zero period (7-7:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
Foster students' interest and aptitude for expressing themselves creatively in music
Help students develop aesthetic understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of styles of music
Discover and develop the talent, gifts and work of students in the field of choral music
Create, organize and manage performance events throughout the school year
Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with parents and guardians
Work with various departments, including Student Life and Campus Ministry, to prepare and organize liturgical music for Mass and performances for assemblies
Assume the role and responsibilities of Vocal Music Director for the Spring musical, including planning, after-school rehearsals and performances.
Participate in all faculty, department and committee meetings as required
Requirements
A commitment to working with both middle and high school students
Continue to build the choir program by inspiring current students to remain engaged and encourage others to join each year
A passion for choral education and the skills required to guide students in developing a conceptual understanding of choral music
Experience with differentiated music education instruction in mixed-skill classrooms
An intrigue for continued learning within the choral music field
Effectively create positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by being present throughout the schoolhouse.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
Experience in aligning classroom instruction with state and national standards and standards-based assessment
Keyboard skills and vocal pedagogy skills
A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and belonging
Education and experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education or vocal performance
- Proven experience in teaching music at the middle and high school levels
- Experience teaching and coordinating liturgical music
- A teaching certificate is preferred
- Accompaniment experience
Please submit a cover letter, resume and reference through our online application: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3135440/Eastside-Catholic-School/Choir-Teacher
Salary Description: Range $54,500-$109,105 Annually Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
Benefits: We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
401(k) matching
Free parking
Lunch on most school days
For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.