Instrumental Music Instructor, Fairfield Prep

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Fairfield College Preparatory School is an all-boys Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade.

Fairfield Prep Mission Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Fairfield Prep Vision Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith, in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.

Fairfield Prep is currently seeking qualified candidates who are energetic and passionate educators for a full time position in the Visual & Performing Arts Department as an Instrumental Music Teacher. As an Ignatian Educator at Fairfield Prep, the Instrumental Music Teacher will be expected to:

Instructional Duties

• Teach 5 sections per semester from the following:
  • 2 Band - 1 Freshman/1 Upperclassmen
  • 2 Percussion - 1 Freshman/1 Upperclassmen
  • 1 String Orchestra
• Utilize iPads in our 1:1 digital environment for instruction, practice tools, and student feedback
• Develop engaging, standards-based lesson plans and student-centered rehearsal strategies
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of musical ability levels

Ensemble Direction (Co-Curricular)

• Direct after-school ensembles including:
  • Jazzuits (Jazz Ensemble) - Weekly evening rehearsals (generally Tuesday at 6:00)
  • Pit Orchestra (Select student ensemble) for the annual Spring Musical
• Collaborate with the Theater Director, Director of Music, and fellow arts faculty to coordinate rehearsal schedules and performance logistics
• Collaborate with the Director of Music to plan and lead or co-lead approximately 10 annual performances (concerts, school events, and community engagements across all ensembles)

Program & Departmental Support

• Participate in department meetings, school-wide professional development, and the Ignatian Educator Formation Program
• Collaborate with the Director of Music to select repertoire, organize instrument inventory, coordinate music purchases, and manage performance space needs
• Support student recruitment and retention in the music program
• Participate in school liturgies and community events, where appropriate
• Coordinate with the Director of Music for travel and trip planning support for off-site performances
• Coordinate with the Director of Music to finalize classroom layout and plans for an ensemble rehearsal space in Prep’s new Barron Center for Arts & Recreation
• Coordinate with the Director of Music for CMEA/Regional/All-State event support
• Attend and actively participate in school sponsored trips, retreats, service trips, extracurricular activities, athletic events, and community events held during and after school hours at the school or off-site locations as needed.
• Commit to developing young men to become intellectually competent, religious, loving, committed to doing justice, and open to growth

Qualifications for Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Candidates must have experience teaching Music in a high school setting (Minimum 2 years preferred)
• Familiarity with Jesuit or Catholic educational philosophy is highly desirable
• Ability to teach and conduct a wide range of ensembles with musical excellence and pedagogical care
  • Proven musicianship skills on a wide variety of instruments
  • Excellent classroom management skills with both small and large groups
• Experience selecting diverse, appropriate, and engaging repertoire
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to support the school’s mission through spiritual, co-curricular, and community activities

Category:

Prep - Faculty

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.