Music Teacher

Job Description

Mary Help of Christians Catholic School in Parkland, Florida has an opening for a qualified Music/Drama Teacher for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about Music and Drama. This candidate must be able to teach music and choir and support the school mission through music and song for students in grades K-8. The Music/Drama Teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Position is being offered part-time or full-time, based on qualified candidate. Salary is commensurate with certification and years of experience.

Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree in music, theater, fine arts, or related field.
*Valid Florida Department of Education Teaching certification; professional or temporary preferred; may be in the process of applying (considered with statement of eligibility).
*Musical instrument knowledge is a plus.
*Drama experience is preferred.
*Ability to communicate musical concepts and instruction with oral and written skills.
*Experience with teaching primary, elementary, and middle school age children; choral and instrumental music preferred.

*Able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
*Strong classroom management skills.
*Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
*Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
*Must have a professional appearance and demeanor.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com.

About the Employer

We believe each member of the Mary Help of Christians community has a duty to nurture the Gospel values of honesty, sincerity, responsibility, loyalty, cooperation, and respect for authority. These values will enable our students to develop their self-esteem, make mature and moral decisions, and become responsible, contributing citizens. We seek to achieve these objectives through an ongoing cooperative relationship with parents, teachers, and through the curriculum - all rooted in the Roman Catholic Church and its principles.