Position Title: Music and Choir TeacherAbout Us: Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth, we partner with families to provide a rich educational experience grounded in Catholic values.The Opportunity: We are excited to announce an opening for a Music and Choir Teacher for the ******** school year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, inviting passionate educators who are dedicated to fostering musical talent and appreciation among students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade.Position Overview: As the Music and Choir Teacher at Royal Palm Academy, you will nurture a love for music and choir performance across all grades. Through engaging instruction and the integration of Catholic values, you will lead our students in developing their musical skills and appreciation for sacred music. This role is integral to our mission of educating the heart and forming the character of tomorrow's leaders.Key Responsibilities:Embrace and uphold the mission, philosophy, and values of Royal Palm Academy.Deliver dynamic music and choir lessons that engage and inspire students across all grade levels.Organize and lead the school choir, coordinating performances for Mass and special school events.Integrate Catholic teachings and values into the music curriculum, particularly focusing on liturgical music.Manage classroom environments effectively across a diverse age range, from young children to young adolescents.Utilize technology to enhance musical learning and maintain accurate records of student progress.Communicate regularly with parents and school staff, ensuring alignment and support for music education at Royal Palm Academy.Participate in professional development and continuously seek to improve teaching practices and musical offerings.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field.Strong background in music, with a preference for those experienced in Catholic liturgical music.Practicing Catholic in good standing, ideally with experience in teaching or performing Catholic sacred music.Proficient with technology and familiar with student information systems.Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade.Experience in directing choirs and organizing musical performances is highly desirable.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in teaching music across multiple grade levels.Ability to lead and coordinate school-wide music productions, such as an annual Christmas Pageant.Experience with traditional and contemporary sacred music, including the capability to teach sung Latin responses during Mass.To Apply: Submit your Resume/CV and a Cover Letter in Adobe PDF format to Michael Bussman, Head of School, at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] Candidates are encouraged to include a statement highlighting how their background and experiences align with the needs of our music program at Royal Palm Academy.About Royal Palm Academy: Located in Naples, Florida, Royal Palm Academy is an independent Catholic school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our mission is to partner with families in the holistic development of their children by providing an education that integrates academic excellence with Catholic formation. Join us in shaping the future of Catholic education at Royal Palm Academy.