MS String Orchestra and General Music Teacher
Shady Side Academy’s Middle School Music Department seeks a full-time Strings specialist and general music teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include leading three instrumental ensembles which perform two concerts per year, teaching music electives and advising 8-10 students in Advisory.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in the field of music is required. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience directing a string orchestra, a demonstrated commitment to a high level of academic challenge, a growth mindset, a passion for working with and teaching adolescents, an understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, superior interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor.
Personal Statement/Cover Letter/CV
Shady Side Academy’s mission is “to challenge students to think expansively, act ethically, and lead responsibly.” Inspired by this mission, Shady Side’s driving purpose remains the development of responsible, transformative leaders for the City of Pittsburgh and beyond. As we envision the Academy’s next chapter and consider a changing world, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we deliver on this mission.
Using the Mission in Action link on our Employment Page as a resource, please respond to the following prompt: Providing past and current examples, how do you practice Relational Teaching, create opportunities for Civil Discourse, and offer Real Word Learning Opportunities within your teaching practices?
Classification and Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is competitive with area independent schools and commensurate with experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits are part of the employment package. Lunch is included when school is in session. Funding exists to support continued advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Shady Side Academy is a diverse community of students and adults who share different cultural values and perspectives. We embrace each other’s differences and backgrounds, and we know that this diversity adds to the richness and depth of our students’ overall learning experience. Faculty members work to ensure a safe and open environment where understanding is central to all, and students’ differences are celebrated as an integral part of the educational experience.
Application Information
Shady Side Academy, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities. Our campuses are tobacco-free. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, all Academy employees must submit thorough background clearances prior to beginning work on any campus. Please submit all applications through the employment page on the SSA website.
About Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school. Four schools with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.
At Shady Side, we make room for students to make their move. We believe learning should be expansive and exciting for our students, so they can be the architects of their own adventure. We empower teachers who love teaching, so students can feel the joy in every classroom. We go beyond standard education, so graduates will be ready for college and everything after. Moving with intention. Moving with confidence. We move with the world, so our graduates do too. Visit the school’s website at www.shadysideacademy.org.
