Career Center

Upper School Music Teacher & Director

Dedicated to excellence in academics, the development of faith, and an emphasis on the whole child, Oak Knoll, a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, offers a premier college preparatory program for girls in its grades 7-12 Upper School. For a position to begin in August 2026, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative music teacher to join the Arts department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach a range of music classes including music appreciation, voice and sight singing, choir, music theory, and music production to students in grades 7-12
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and student-centered instructional content that promotes successful learning
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning
• Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of Arts department curriculum
• Coordinate a liturgical music program in partnership with the Theology Department Chair that builds a sense of joyful prayer through song for all community member
• Develop the Instrumental Music program and arrange music for a variety of instruments and skill levels to accommodate the needs of the instrumental ensembles
• Direct the Concert Choir program, a volunteer grade 8-12 chorus that performs two concerts a year. This program is mandatory for a semester for all 7th graders and culminates in a performance at the Christmas prayer concert. 
• Direct the Ensemble program. This is an afterschool choir program for grades 9-12 which meets twice a week from approximately 3-5 pm. Ensemble performs at school events, concerts, and the surrounding community.  
• Collaborate with the theater teacher to act as music director and show conductor on the annual musical, an afterschool program during the winter season that runs approximately 3-6pm and includes some weekends. 
• Arrange, manage, and lead pit orchestra for the annual musical 
• Collaborates with parents and parent committee
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students’ learning needs
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and School expectations
• Collaborate with Lower School Arts department to ensure curricular alignment
• Engage in continuing professional development
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service
• Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School
• Report to the Arts Department Chair

Qualifications:

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)
• Exceptional piano playing required to accompany choir, musical, and larger community
• Conducting experience required for choral and musical performances
• Multi-instrumentalist who can teach a range of instruments (preferred)
• Experience teaching music theory (preferred)
• A commitment to girls’; education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child
• Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion in and outside of the classroom
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s academic department, including to club and advisory programs
• Ability to uphold the school’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

About Oak Knoll

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and thirteen overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world.  

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please go to www.oakknoll.org/about-us/employment and complete an online application.

About Oak Knoll School

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an independent Catholic School, coeducational from PK to grade 6, and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. Oak Knoll is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. For more information about Oak Knoll, visit https://www.oakknoll.org/employment/ and complete an employment application at https://oks.formstack.com/forms/employment

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