Rye, New York
Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: Rye, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000-$85,000
Required Education:
School of the Holy Child is a leading all-girls, Catholic, independent school in Rye, NY, for grades 5 through 12. Guided by our mission to develop “women of conscience and action,” Holy Child inspires students to achieve their personal and academic potential while fostering a deep commitment to serving others.
Founded by Cornelia Connelly, whose vision of “joy in teaching and joy in learning” remains a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, Holy Child cultivates a vibrant and supportive environment where girls thrive. Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents, and interests of each student. This is realized through engaging and comprehensive programming in academics and service, as well as arts, athletics, and global studies.
With a student body of 390 young women from 75 communities in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester County in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, Holy Child’s inclusive community prepares graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in a diverse and interconnected society.
Holy Child seeks an experienced Middle and Upper School Music Teacher and Liturgical Music Coordinator. Ideal candidates are passionate arts educators with experience teaching music at the High School or Middle School level, who possess strong piano skills and knowledge of Catholic liturgies and liturgical music. This is predominantly a choral music position, but experience and comfort teaching instrumental music is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Teach 2-3 sections of General Music to grades 5 and 6
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Teach 1 section of Middle School Choral Ensemble to grades 7 and 8
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Teach 1-2 sections of Upper School Beginner/Intermediate and/or Advanced Choir to grades 9-12
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Potentially teach 1-2 sections of Instrumental Ensemble to grades 7-12
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Work with the Director of the Arts and Performing Arts Faculty to coordinate and plan the Christmas and Spring Concerts and prepare students for both events
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Prepare students to perform at school events, including graduation, as well as other student life and development events throughout the year
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Coordinate music for liturgies and prayer services with Campus Ministry
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Play the piano for liturgies and at events throughout the school year
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Collaborate with the Director of the Arts and Performing Arts Faculty to design/map curriculum, create interdisciplinary opportunities for learning, share resources, and evaluate effective methods of teaching; participate in regular meetings with the Director of the Arts
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Provide support for students outside of class time, as needed
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Serve as a Middle or Upper School Advisor to 8-12 students
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Show a commitment to community and belonging
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Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike
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Attend and participate in parent conferences and school events
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Participate in grade-level, faculty, and school-wide meetings, as needed
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Cover study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments, as needed
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Work with students in Grades 5-12 through clubs/teams or advisory, as needed
Qualifications:
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BA, BM, or BFA required; MA, MM, or MFA preferred
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Minimum of 1-3 years Middle and/or Upper School Teaching experience preferred
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Strong piano skills required
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Knowledge of the Catholic liturgy is required
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Experience teaching similar vocal music content is required
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Some musical theater experience preferred
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Experience with audio/sound systems preferred
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Strong planning and organizational skills
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A good sense of humor and collegial spirit
Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a flexible and team-oriented approach to arts education, exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail, and superior interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of "developing women of conscience and action" are preferable.
School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Interested candidates should indicate how they learned of the position and forward their resume to employment@holychildrye.org
