Lower School Music Teacher

Annunciation Orthodox School

Lower School Music Teacher

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a vibrant, creative, and dedicated Lower School Music Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate is passionate about nurturing a lifelong love for music in young learners through diverse styles and hands-on performance. We are seeking a collaborative, professional teacher eager to enrich our school community and support our Greek Orthodox traditions.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Director of Fine Arts                  Status: Salaried/Exempt                    Start Date: August 3, 2026

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; additional time as needed for before- and after-school chorus and percussion as well as meetings and events, including various meetings that take place until 5:00 PM every Tuesday

Responsibilities:

• Instruct daily music classes for grades 2-4
• Conduct the Lower School Chorus, specifically for students in grades 3-4
• Lead a small percussion ensemble focused on bucket drumming, tone chimes, xylophones, or other drum techniques for grades 3-5
• Expand the reach and impact of the existing Classical Countdown program
• Plan and facilitate school concerts, special performances, and community events as required
• Showcase professional experience directing and managing children’s choral ensembles
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers for Celebration of Learning performances
• Manage assigned carpool and lunchroom supervision duties with a positive attitude
• Inspire a diverse student body to appreciate and enjoy a wide variety of musical styles
• Partner with the Parish Priest and Cathedral to support music in weekly chapel services as needed
• Embrace the opportunity to learn and support liturgical music for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
• Thrive within a collaborative, team-oriented faculty environment
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, guardians, and community stakeholders
• Additional teaching and coverage responsibilities will be assigned according to the strengths and skills of the hired candidate and the needs of the school to ensure a full teaching load

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, fine arts, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Several years of experience teaching general music to elementary-aged students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced piano skills beyond the foundational or basic level
• Experience in teaching recorders, Boomwhackers, Orff instruments, and/or ukuleles
• A passion for the arts and education
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references