PreK-8 Music and Choir Teacher

Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida.

THE POSITION: Music and Choir Teacher for Pre-K to 8th grade students

COMPENSATION: Very competitive salary and benefits

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
An undergraduate degree or equivalent certification in Education, Music, or a related program.
For those without an education degree or certification, must possess a minimum of 2 years of lead teacher classroom teaching experience at the K-8 level.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILTIIES INCLUDE:
Passionate about teaching elementary school aged students, and bring an energetic, joyful vibrancy to the classroom experience for our students.
Must display an enthusiastic support of our school mission: "Royal Palm Academy partners with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders."
Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Royal Palm Academy.
Provide age-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities.
Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, colleagues, deans, and head of school.
Possess a strong classroom management skillset for students in grades Pre-K to 8.
Proficient with technology, including with Microsoft Office and student information systems. Use our SIS to maintain accurate and current records of student progress and reports.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Provide excellent and responsive customer service to our parents and guardians.
Reliable, flexible, organized, hard-working, patient, excellent communication skills, and outstanding with children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A joyful love of Catholic sacred music, and bringing our students into an introduction and experience of music
A practicing Catholic with some experience in Catholic liturgical music
Capacity for teaching music and leading a choir of students during Mass and for special events
Capable of teaching a wide range of students, from Pre-K3 through 8th grade.
Experience with traditional songs and chants during Mass, including sung Latin responses during Mass.
Prior teaching experience for elementary age students is a plus.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS INCLUDE:
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
This position is required to closely monitor students in a variety of locations, inside and outside, including athletic fields and areas with noise and activity.
Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.

TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a Resume/CV as an electronic document in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at [email protected]. A cover letter or email describing your interest in joining RPA is optional.

ABOUT ROYAL PALM ACADEMY
Royal Palm Academy is an independent, Catholic, pre-kindergarten to eighth grade school in Naples, Florida. Our mission is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. Royal Palm Academy teaches the mind, educates the heart, and forms the character of tomorrow's leaders. This mission is pursued through the development of the whole person, integral formation, which encompasses the commitment to teach, to educate, and to form our students.