Music positions listed with IAMA

 

For the 2011-2012 school year . . .

 

Rogers Adventist School(1)

String Program Director

Full-time Position

Duties and Benefits


The String Program Director teaches private and small group lessons and directs three school orchestras He or she also works with Walla Walla Valley Academy, Walla Walla University and the local Suzuki association to create a coordinated and attractive valley-wide strings program. He or she does not teach classroom music, but does teach or oversee the kindergarten violin lessons. The Strings Director is a conference employee and is remunerated according to conference pay scale and receives regular benefits.


Qualifications


Successful experience in individual string instruction and conducting is critical with great emphasis being placed on the applicant's ability to inspire and motivate students to practice and play his or her best. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in music education with violin or string emphasis is required. Suzuki certification and experience preferred. Continuing professional development is expected. Applicant must be a dynamic Christian, an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.


Date of Appointment: July 1, 2011


To Apply: Submit a letter of interest and current resume to:

Mr. Jim Weller, principal

Rogers Adventist School

200 SW Academy Way

College Place WA, 99324

509.529.1850

principal@Rschool.org

 

Andrews Academy

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School(2)

Multiple Music Openings (closed)

Full-time Positions

Description

Andrews Academy and Ruth Murdoch Elementary School (which combined, make up the University School of Andrews University) seek multiple music teachers to lead an integrated music program, coordinate and conduct various ensembles, organize and lead public performances and tours, teach music education courses, and supervise graduate students.

Attributes and Experience

The candidates must have a positive attitude, denominational and state education credentials, and teaching experience in secondary or elementary education. They also must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with principal, faculty, students, parents, university, and community. Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. A master's degree is preferred.

Candidates will be considered until positions are filled. To apply please visit: http://www.andrews.edu/HR/emp_jobs_faculty.cgi

 

Resumes and other related materials due by 30 June 2011

Contact:

Brent Geraty

4150 Administration Drive

Berrien Springs, MI 49104

269.471.3570

employment@andrews.edu

 

Scappoose Adventist School(3)

Music Teacher

Part-time Position

Scappoose Adventist School is searching for a team-oriented, dedicated and evangelistic-minded professional who has a love for music and passion for sharing that love for young people. This job involves teaching elementary music to all grades, the organization of choral and band ensembles for beginning and intermediate/advanced students and planning and working in cooperation with staff for individual and public performances.

Experience

A degree in music education or related field is highly desired with preference to candidates with three or more years of teaching experience. The position requires an individual who has experience working with children, superb communication skills and work ethic, and is able to work with and has the requisite knowledge and skills set for enhancing students’ educational experiences in supporting the mission of the school and its vision for fine arts education.

SAS is a K-8 elementary school program, just outside Portland, Oregon, serving approximately fifty students from South Columbia County communities of Columbia City, Deer Island, Scappoose, and St Helens. Parents, from a variety of Christian faith backgrounds, have chosen SAS for their children because of its high quality academics – including excellent music education – small class sizes, spiritual tone and commitment to Seventh-day Adventist Christian values.

Contact: Ricardo Peinado at rpeinado@sasonline.org for further details or a job description.

 

Submit: Job application, resume and three professional references by May 4, 2011 to info@sasonline.org

 

Union Springs Academy(4)

Music Teacher

Part-time Contract Position

Description

We will contract for band, choir, handbells and supervision. We are a smaller boarding academy in rural NY near Syracuse. Band is about 20 beginning players. Choir is 35 experienced singers. Handbells is optional. We have a pool of players from the elementary schools numbering about 8. Contract salary for music is from $10,000 to $15,000 plus some living arrangements. This is a great opportunity to begin in music education. If you qualify for other subject areas that could also factor into a contract.

Experience

Prefer a BA degree in some area of music. We will consider a student who wishes to take a year off from college. We would love to have a beginning certified music education graduate who loves working with teenagers.

Resumes due by May 7 2011

Contact: John Baker

UNION SPRINGS ACADEMY

40 SPRING ST.

UNION SPRINGS, NY 13160

315.889.7314 EXT 105

usaprincipal@hotmail.com

 

 

Thunderbird Adventist Academy(5)

Music

Full-time Position (closed)

Description

This position includes Choir, Band, Select Choir, and other groups. The teacher will also work with the local elementary schools to create feeder programs. You must have a love for teenagers, and a passion for sharing Christ through music. Contact Barry Warren for more details.

Experience

A personal relationship with Christ that defines all you do, a passion for sharing that relationship with young people, the ability to lead and inspire young people to excellence, and the ability to organize and work with a great team of professional educators. If that sounds like you, we would love to talk to you!

Resumes due by Apr 30 2011

Contact: Barry Warren

7410 E. Sutton Dr.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480.948.3300

bwarren@thunderbirdacademy.org

 

 

San Fernando Valley Academy(6)

Music

Full-time Position

Description

Located in the San Fernando Valley, which is northeast of the metro LA area, SFVA is a multi-cultural school with the majority being of Latino descent. The teaching position includes teaching 2-3 religion classes, academy choir and band, and some elementary.

Experience

Candidates must have church credentials. Candidate should have experience, a firm music background, and a religion minor. In addition, candidates must be passionate about Christian education and working with young people. If you love working with a team, if you love seeing your students grow, and if you can contribute to a positive school climate, then SFVA can be your next teaching position.

Resumes due by Apr 30 2011

Contact: David Branum

17601 Lassen Street

Northridge, CA 91325

      1. ext.103

dbranum@sfva.org

 

 

Holbrook Indian School(7)

Music

Full-time Position

Description

Elementary music and choir for grades 1-6, teaching music related courses to junior high and senior high school students. Additionally, the music teacher will be expected to run a high school choir. This position includes planning a touring scheduleand a Christmas and spring program. Currently, HIS does not have a band, but we have begun to collect instruments for the possibility of a band in the future. Other duties may be assigned.

Experience

Candidate must be a dedicated professional who has a love of music and a desire to share that love with young people. A degree in music education or a related field is required. Candidate must also be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. This position requires a person who has excellent communication skills, work ethics, and is very patient and understanding. Knowledge and experience with running musical groups a plus. A copy of unofficial transcripts required.

Resumes due by 15 April 2011

Contact: Janet Claymore-Ross

P.O. Box 910

Holbrook, AZ 86025

928.524.6845

hisprincipal@yahoo.com

 

Tampa Adventist Academy(8)

7th and 8th Grade, Possibly Music

Full-time Position

Discription

Tampa Adventist Academy is a junior academy located on the west coast of Florida. They offer pre-kindergarten through tenth grade to an enrollment of approximately 110 students. They are in need of a seventh & eighth grade homeroom teacher who may also have teaching responsibilities in the music program, depending on the skills of applicant.

Experience

Experience is needed and North American Division Certification is required. Experience and skill at teaching music is desirable. In addition, Florida Conference requests that its teachers have a willingness to learn and grow in the Southern Union Adventist EDGE initiative.

 

Resumes Due By May 13 2011

Contact: Frank Runnels

Florida Conference Office of Education

P. O. Box 2626 Winter Park, FL 32790

407.644.5000 ext 128

frank.runnels@floridaconference.com

 

Grand Rapids Academy(9)

Music

Full-time Position

Description

Grand Rapids Adventist Academy is a day academy offering grades K-12 that is located in southwest Michigan. The school has recently received full NAD approval as a senior academy. Current enrollment is about 182 with over 60 secondary students.

Qualifications

Experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidate must have NAD Denominational Certification with secondary endorsements in music and one other area, and be able to obtain Michigan State Certification. The applicant must be an Adventist and a positive team player. We are looking for a music teacher who has an endorsement in at least one other secondary subject area. Please check out our website at www.graaweb.org.

 

Resumes Due By May 15 2011

 

Contact: Debra Barr

Grand Rapids Adventist Academy

1151 Oakleigh Road NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

 

616-791-9797 Ext. 1101

dbarr@misda.org

 

 

Bakersfield Adventist Academy (10)

Music Teacher

Full-time Position

BAA is accepting applications for Music Director for grades 3-12. The position includes choir, band and bell choir. Applicants must have a passion for sharing Jesus through music and enjoy working with children and teens. Contact MIke Schwartz for more information.

Experience

Applicants must have experience in directing choir and band. Must have endorsement in music. An additional endorsement would be helpful.

Resumes due by May 1 2011

Contact: Mike Schwartz

3333 Bernard Street

Bakersfield, CA 93306

661.871.1591

mschwartz@bakersfieldacademy.org

 

Hinsdale Adventist Academy(11)

 

Music

 

Full-time Position

 

Description


A vacancy exists for a music teacher at the Hinsdale Adventist Academy. Responsibilities include teaching elementary and secondary band and choir groups. Applicant must have the ability and interest in using music to inspire students academically as well as spiritually. Hinsdale Adventist Academy, located in the suburbs just 22 miles west of downtown Chicago, is a preK-12 academy of over 330 students.

Experience

 

Must have a bachelor's degree in music education or music and must be certified to teach music. Previous experience is preferred although not required.

 

Resumes Due By May 15 2011

 

Contact: Ruth Horton,

619 Plainfield Road

Willowbrook, IL 60619

 

630.856.2890

 

sagosto@illinoisadventist.org

 

 

Dallas Christian Academy(12)

English & Music

Description

 

Dallas Christian Academy(DCA) is a Pre-K through 12th grade school located in the heart of uptown Dallas. DCA is in need of a Jr. High homeroom teacher who would teach English and Language Arts on both the elementary and secondary level. Teaching responsibilities in the area of elementary and secondary music are also a possibility. An applicant who also holds English and music endorsements would be preferred.

Experience

 

NAD certification is required. Skill and previous experience in teaching both English and music is desirable, but not required.

 

Resumes Due By May 1 2011

 

Contact: Superintendent of Education

P O Box 800

Alvarado, TX 76009

 

817.783.2223

 

education@txsda.org

 

 

Spring Valley Academy(13,14)

 

Choir Not listed with IAMA, now filled

 

Band

 

Full-time Position

 

Description


SVA is a rapidly growing school with a strong tradition in exceptional administrative and community support for a quality music program. Responsibilities include developing and directing elementary, middle school, and high school bands and related groups and teaching classroom music in the 2nd and 4th grade classrooms.

 

SVA is a private, P, K-12 Seventh-day Adventist college-preparatory school, located in southeastern Montgomery County near Dayton, Ohio, near two large SDA churches. There are four divisions of the school with a total current enrollment of over 300: the pre-school division, elementary division; the middle school division; and the high school division. It is committed to excellence in education, co-curricular activities, and student spiritual growth in a Christian environment.

 

Experience

 

Must have a bachelor's degree in music education or music, be certified to teach music, and have had proven success in this area of teaching. While a master's in music is preferred, the school will cover all expenses for the successful candidate without one to complete a graduate degree.

 

Interested persons should apply immediately by phone and be prepared to email a current resume . . .

 

Contact: Jeff Bovee, Principal

1461 E. Spring Valley Pike

Centerville, OH 45458

 

937.433.0790 (school)

937.475.0812 (cell)

 

jebovee@springvalleyacademy.org

 

 

Great Lakes Adventist Academy(15)

Band

Full-time Position

 

Description


GLAA enjoys a continuing reputation for an excellent program in music that enjoys exceptional administrative support. Responsibilities include teaching elementary and secondary band and related groups. Applicant must have the ability and interest in using music to inspire students academically as well as spiritually.

Experience

Must have a bachelor's degree in music education or music, be certified to teach music, and have had a successful teaching experience in this area.

Resumes Due Immediately

 

Contact: Dr. Raymond D. Davis, Principal

7477 Academy Road

Cedar Lake, MI 48812

 

989.427.2402

 

glaa@misda.org

 

Blue Mountain Academy(16)

Choir

Full-time Position (Closed)

 

Please note . . .


There have been a number of applicants for this position, a review of those applicants is in process, and interviews have started. If interested, contact the principal or his administrative assistant immediately.

 

BMA has a longstanding reputation for excellence in music. It is located in rolling farmland at the foot of the scenic Blue Mountain Range in Eastern Pennsylvania.

 

Contact: Craig Ziesmer, M. Ed.

Principal

 

610-562-2291

 

cziesmer@bma.us

 

Olney Adventist Preparatory School (17,18)

 

One Full-time and One Part-time Position

 

School Description

 

Olney Adventist Preparatory School has a proven track record of providing children with a Christian environment and an individualized approach to learning that allows them to excel academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. Our students are leading in national standardized test scores – in 2010-2011 our 3rd through 8th grade students scored in the top 3% in the nation on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills! The school is also in the very early stages of building a new facility to keep up with our growth.

 

We are looking for a dedicated individual(s) to grow with us. We are pleased to offer two positions.

 

Music Teacher

 

The OAPS Music Teacher is responsible for leading an integrated music program, coordinating and conducting various instrument ensembles, and organizing and leading public performances. This includes classroom music for grades Kindergarten through eight, elementary and middle school choirs, and string, bell, and chime ensembles.

 

Music Conservatory Director (Part Time)

 

The Olney Music Conservatory is a subset of the music education program at OAPS. The conservatory offers private and group lessons for a wide variety of instruments and voice. The director’s role is to find quality lesson instructors, coordinate and manage scheduling of lessons, arrange and facilitate recitals, concerts, and church performances.

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

The candidate must be a dedicated professional with a love of both music and young people. A degree in music education or related field is highly desired with preference to candidates with three or more years of teaching experience. Candidate must also be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing and have a passion for high-quality Christian education.

 

Resumes due by May 20, 2011

 

Contact: Jami Walker

4100 Olney Laytonsville Road

Olney, MD 20832

(301)570-2500

jamiw@pcsda.org

www.olneyprep.org

 

Redding Adventist Academy (19)

 

Half-time Position

 

Description/Qualifications

 

Redding Adventist Academy is seeking a part-time music teacher for the 2011-2012 school year to teach choir, band, and handbells. Secondary Music SDA Credential required, successful experience teaching music preferred.

 

Resumes due by May 16

 

Contact: Albert Miller,

Associate Superintendent

PO Box 23165 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

 

925.603.5062

amiller@nccsda.com

 

IAMA Hotline/Music Position

 

Columbia Adventist Academy (20)

Music/English Position

Part-Time Position

 

Description/Qualifications

 

Columbia Adventist Academy is seeking a part time instructor (2/3 time) to direct three music groups (Handbells, Choir, and Band) and teach one English class. The school has an established music program, a strong spiritual and academic ethos, as well as an excellent partnership between the school and its community. The successful candidate must have denominational certification in Music and English and a proven track record of success in these areas.

 

Resumes due by May 27

 

Contact: Matthew Butte

Columbia Adventist Academy

11100 NE 189th Street

Battle Ground, WA 98604

360.687.3161

matthew.butte@caaschool.org

 

Collegedale Adventist Middle School(21)

Middle School Choral Director

Full-Time Position

Description/Qualifications

Collegedale Adventist Middle School (CAMS) grades 6-8, middle school of the Greater Collegedale School System is located on the beautiful campus of Southern Adventist University. We seek an excellent Seventh-day Adventist a Middle School Choral Director to join our school family for the 2011-2012 school year. This person will be in charge of the general middle school choir and advanced choir (Caroliers) and give private lessons (approximately 40 per week).

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree and K-12 Music denominational certification. Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy.

If interested in being considered, please send a copy of your current NAD certificate, your philosophy of teaching, a letter of interest for this position, your updated resume - including at least three references with e-mail addresses as a Word or pdf attachment to all of the following:

Larry Robbins, Principal (lrobbins@gccsda.com)

Cynthia Gettys, Vice President for Education (cgettys@gccsda.com)

Carmen D. Alvarez, Administrative Assistant (cdalvarez@gccsda.com)

Resumes due by June 3, 2011

 

Contact: Dr. Cynthia Gettys

Georgia-Cumberland Conference

P.O. Box 12000

Calhoun, GA 30703

706.629.7951 Ext. 372

cgettys@gccsda.org

 

 

 

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