St. Justin School

St. Justin School is located in Santa Clara, CA. The staff is committed to our mission of welcoming, serving, and forming all children, with an emphasis on the all. We believe that we have a moral imperative to provide a seat at the table of God for all who desire a quality Catholic education. Everything that we do is always anchored with students at the center. It takes a village to live out our mission and that is why St. Justin prioritizes parent partnerships. The work that we do is about relationships in order to form children of faith, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens.

We are looking to hire a Music Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. The ideal candidate will teach students in Preschool through Eighth Grade.

Specific Job Responsibilities

The Music Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons that inspire creativity and active participation. Music instruction can range from music appreciation, music theory, playing instruments and singing.

The Music Teacher will:

  • Foster a positive and safe classroom environment while promoting excellent student/teacher and peer interaction.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to create cross-curricular lessons.
  • Direct the school choir in liturgical music during weekly liturgies.
  • Direct weekly after-school rehearsals for the school choir.
  • Organize class-by-class musical performances for the annual school-wide Christmas Program and class-by-class musical performances for the Spring Showcase.
  • Communicate regularly with parents/families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship.

Salary Range: $61,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references to Principal, Maira Gutierrez-Folchi at maira.gutierrez@dsj.org