Description
Immaculate Heart High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, has been located on a beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, California, since our founding by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1906. We continue to attract very talented and highly motivated young women who represent the religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its suburbs. Our students are immersed in an exciting and challenging curriculum that inspires a love of learning while demanding the focus and self-discipline necessary for success in college and beyond. Complementing the academic program, we offer a wide spectrum of extracurricular activities designed to help students to explore their interests and to tap into their special gifts and talents.
We seek an experienced chorus and music teacher who is a passionate educator and open to collaborating on departmental and interdisciplinary levels. This is a part time position and calls for an instructor who will be responsible for teaching multiple performing arts classes focusing on singing and musical instruments. Classes occur in a block schedule. Additional responsibilities will include overseeing the music at school masses and working with the senior class in preparation for the performance at graduation at the Hollywood Bowl.
The Ideal Candidate:
- is an experienced teacher in chorus and music.
- relies on frequent and varied assessment methods to gauge student progress and provide feedback.
- enjoys the freedom and support to develop innovative teaching strategies.
- is willing to collaborate with other teachers within and beyond the department in our professional learning community
- is sensitive to an academically, socially, culturally, and ethnically diverse, all-girl population.
- is comfortable teaching in a technology-enhanced learning environment.
- demonstrates excellent classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
- is able to connect with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional way.
Requirements
- Prior high school music/chorale teaching experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related performance art
- CA Single Subject Teaching Credential preferred
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should email the following to: employment-hs@ihs.immaculateheart.org
- Letter of Interest
- Resume reflecting educational and professional background
- Names and contact information for three professional references (to be contacted only with the applicant’s permission)
- Unofficial Transcripts
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Immaculate Heart High School (Los Angeles)
5515 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
employment-hs@ihs.immaculateheart.org