Performing Arts Teachers - MS singing teacher

The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school. We serve students in grades 6 to 12 on an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world.

Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to our school values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Middle School Singing Teacher to join our Performing Arts Department for a part-time (0.25 FTE) position for the 2025–26 school year. This role includes teaching three distinct trimester-long singing courses, each with a unique curricular focus, and offers the opportunity to develop and implement new curriculum in alignment with our mission and values. 

Essential Functions: 

• Teach three separate trimester-long singing classes to middle school students (grades 6–8), each with a different thematic or genre focus (e.g., choral fundamentals, show choir, vocal expression through global music traditions) 
• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that celebrates the joy of singing, builds vocal skills, and fosters community 
• Collaborate with other arts faculty to coordinate curriculum and contribute to school performances and showcases 
• Build inclusive, affirming classroom environments that support students of all skill levels and identities 
• Participate in performing arts department meetings and contribute to departmental planning and collaboration 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience teaching singing and vocal performance to adolescents 
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field 
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience with middle school-aged students 
• Demonstrated success in creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments 
• Commitment to The Northwest School’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global citizenship 

Preferred 

• Experience developing new curriculum, especially in creative or performance-based disciplines 
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices and repertoire from diverse musical traditions 
• Experience teaching students with a variety of learning needs

Compensation:

Salary range is $57,369- $104,618 based on education & years of experience. This is a 0.25 FTE position which is not benefit eligible. 

As a part-time, limited-term position, this role is not benefits eligible. 

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter & resume via the Paycom system on the school's website. https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment 

**Please note: we are unable to consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.