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Website San Domenico School
K-12 Private School
P/T Contemporary Music Teacher, Academic Year 2024-25, 0.125 FTE (estimated 5 hours per week)
Introduction
San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose. We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions, lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness, and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future.
Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California’s oldest independent school. Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.
Purpose Statement
The Contemporary Music Teacher is responsible for the instruction, oversight, and promotion of programs that address the diversity of contemporary music interests of our student body, as well as the advancement of our Music program. This person must be a versatile and experienced teacher with excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability and desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
Job Responsibilities:
The Contemporary Music Teacher will be responsible for the following:
Teaching:
Lower and Middle School Rock Band activities
Opportunity for teaching assistance in Upper School Rock Band activities
Planning, supervising, and implementing music programs in accordance with the curriculum, student learning objectives, policies, and philosophy of the school, in conjunction with the Director of Music
Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning
Opportunity for possible private and small group lessons
Planning & Supervision:
Being available for prompt and daily parent contact; email, phone call, in person.
Being well-versed and interested in the use of technology and attentive to email and document-sharing accounts.
Work closely with the Director of Music and music faculty to seek community-building activities, ensure curriculum development, as well as document and report possible opportunities for press releases and events within the Marin community.
Oversee band performances on and off campus, including Day on the Green in May
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Education, or commensurate experience.
Basic guitar, keyboard, and drum skills.
Experience with audio and PA equipment
Experience working with students with a range of musical experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate internally and externally
Good computer proficiency (iPad, Mac computer, Gmail/Google Drive, MS Office)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $68,800 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with skill set and experience (prorated for FTE of 0.125). This position is eligible for school-provided daily lunch on work days.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@SanDomenico.org describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements. Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email.
Or mail to:
San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Attn: Contemporary Music Instructor position
San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
No phone calls, please.
To apply for this job email your details to HR@sandomenico.org