Academy Career Opportunities
Experience the Difference
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Our goal in hiring teachers is to pursue people of passion who make “excellence” the cornerstone of all that they do. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, physical or mental handicap, race, color, or national origin in its hiring, administration, or educational policies and practices.
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The Academy accepts applications for all teaching and staff positions throughout the year. Currently, our known openings are listed below; however, we may have openings in other areas as contract negotiations begin, so even if your academic field or area of interest is not listed, please do not hesitate to send us a resume.
Music Director
Our Academy seeks a Music Director for grades K-8. The qualified candidate will fulfill these responsibilities:
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In unison with the Head of School, the Music Director will develop and fine-tune a curriculum for grades K-8 – one that integrates well with our Academy’s broader classical course of study. Ideally, that curriculum will blend practical instruction (in reading, singing/playing music) with instruction in music history and appreciation.
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The Music Director will hold class on designated instruction-days and will teach grades K-8.
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In the winter, the Music Director will orchestrate a Christmas Concert; in the spring, the Director will orchestrate a Spring Concert. Preparation leading up to those concerts will likewise be the responsibility of the Director.
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The Music Director will lead Chapel worship on Fridays and will lead other school-wide worship moments throughout the week as well.
Here are the Academy’s desired qualifications for this role:
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A bachelor’s degree or higher in music or a related field.
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Knowledge of music history and theory.
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Experience in elementary music instruction.
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The ability to teach voice, guitar, keyboard and/or other instruments.
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Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes and a cover letter to Mrs. Rachel Erickson, Head of School, at rerickson@whitefishchristianacademy.org. This position will commence in the coming academic year, 2024-2025.
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Related: Please note that we also have an opening for a Part-Time Upper School Art Teacher, which, for the right candidate, may be combined with this Music Director role.
Art Teacher (6-8), Part-Time
Our Academy seeks a Part-Time Art Teacher for grades 6-8. The qualified candidate will fulfill these responsibilities:
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Instruction to grades 6-8.
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The development of a well-balanced curriculum for those age levels – one that integrates well with our classical course of study. Ideally, that curriculum consists both of skill building in a variety of mediums and of art history.
Here are the Academy’s desired qualifications for this role:
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A bachelor’s degree or higher in art or a related field; or, extensive experience in art.
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Knowledge of art history and theory.
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Ability to teach a wide-range of skill and experience levels.
Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes and a cover letter to Mrs. Rachel Erickson, Head of School, at rerickson@whitefishchristianacademy.org. This position will commence in the coming academic year, 2024-2025.
Related: Please note we have an opening for Music Director, which, for the right candidate, may be combined with this Part-Time Art Teacher role.
Substitute Teachers
$100.00 per day, degree required, experience preferred; candidates must be in agreement with the Academy's mission as a classical, Christian school; send cover letter and resume to Jennifer Burrough.