Music Teacher 2025-26 - O'Quinn Schools

Job Description

Job Description

Music Teacher 2025-26 - The O'Quinn Schools

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, co-educational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12. The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud serve an additional 600 preschool students from age two through kindergarten. The O'Quinn Schools are seeking a passionate and engaging Music Enrichment Teacher / Extended Day Support Teacher for the 2025-26 school year (August-May). Our preschools serve children ages two through Kindergarten, providing a dynamic and nurturing learning environment. If you are passionate about early childhood music education and excited to inspire young learners, we would love to hear from you!

Position Details :

Schedule : Monday - Friday (three days at the James Island campus, two days at the Mt. Pleasant campus)

Hours : 16 hours per week of music classes and an additional 14 hours per week of extended day support. Total of 30 hour / week.

This role will work alongside the current music teacher for the 2025-26 school year, with the goal of fully transitioning into the lead music teacher role in the following school year.

Our Philosophy :

At The O'Quinn Schools, we embrace a playful and active teaching approach that fosters self-expression, social growth, and a lifelong love for music.

Primary Responsibilities :

Lead engaging and age-appropriate music classes for children ages 2-6

Collaborate with or (if applicable) serve as a member of the Porter-Gaud Chaplain Team

Direct and oversee holiday performances for 3K, 4K, and 5K students (December)

Coordinate the 4K Mother's Tea performance (April)

Organize and oversee the 5K graduation ceremony (May)

Support extended day hours for classes.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience working with young children (ages 2-6) in a group setting

Energetic, engaging, and enthusiastic personality

Strong vocal skills and ability to play the piano or another instrument

Ability to work independently and effectively manage a classroom

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience leading music in a Church or school ministry context is a plus.

Salary : Commensurate with experience

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds as the School believes that best serves our students. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.

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