Director of Middle and Upper School Instrumental Music

Gerstell Academy is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school, value-based community built upon our Mission, Motto, Principles and Attributes.  Members of the Gerstell faculty infuse leadership development into every course they teach, every sport they coach, and every co-curricular activity they sponsor.  As a result, Gerstell students mature into positive leaders of character.

Gerstell Academy is seeking a Director of Instrumental Music for the 2025-2026 academic year with leadership experience and capable of teaching our Middle School and Upper School Instrumental Music Programs. This full-time position includes teaching students in grades five through twelve. Duties will include teaching the Mission, Motto, Principles and Attributes, teaching instrumental music courses, teaching Upper School Chorus course, work towards two large performances in December and May, committee work, curriculum mapping, serving as a student advisor, and other duties as assigned or needed to develop school programs. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education is required. The desired candidate will be able to teach instrumental music as a vehicle to teach leadership education and character development. Experience teaching band and/or strings and piano skills are a plus.

 

Please send resume to Mr. Brian Abbott, Head of Upper School, Gerstell Academy via email – babbott@gerstell.org.