Music Teacher (K-12) - Classical Charter School

The training up of a student’s soul is enhanced greatly in the study of the Fine Arts. Whether it be performance or visual arts, students who dedicate themselves to an arts-based discipline are being trained for much more than that art alone. Their very soul is being formed into one that recognizes rhythm, harmony, symmetry, and decorum in such a way that they would, as Plato stated in book III of the Republic, “have the sharpest sense for what’s been left out and what isn't a fine product of craft or what isn't a fine product of nature." Meaning, these students are much more able to recognize when something is as it ought to be, or as it ought not be to a greater degree than students who are not trained in the fine arts.

Not only does the study of the Arts help bring about the formation of a virtuous soul, but its explicit focus on Beauty makes it one of the most enriching disciplines for a Classically educated student. It trains the eye to see Beauty, the mind to understand Beauty, and the heart to love truly beautiful things. Students of the fine arts become critical observers of the world around them, seeking harmony, balance, and loveliness. This training of the heart and soul is a central reason why students at ACA are exposed to the Arts throughout grammar school and are required to take a Fine art Elective in the early Upper School.

Music teachers should be familiar with the Core Knowledge framework and guide students to enjoy, appreciate, and interpret music in his or her daily life. Music teachers should be comfortable exposing students to various genres of beautiful music, developing their knowledge and ability in performance, and teaching music theory.

Qualified candidates will have a strong background in the subject matter, demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues of a democratic society. The successful candidate will also foster professional friendships with faculty and staff, seek collaborative relationships with parents, and mentor students in the pursuit of their own flourishing.