Upper School Orchestra Director-Part-Time

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks to hire an innovative, nurturing, and knowledgeable Upper School (US) Orchestra Director (grades 9-12) with responsibilities to begin in August 2026. At St. Andrews, we believe in the importance of multi-contextual relationships as foundations for learning. Beyond relevant credentials and experience, compelling candidates should work effectively with high school age students, demonstrate a creative and engaging instructional style, and value the whole student's development. All teachers at St. Andrew’s are responsible for advancing the school’s mission and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Honors Orchestra, providing ensemble-based instruction.
• Lead performances throughout the year, including the ISAS Fine Arts Festival and collaborative Upper and Middle School concerts.
• Oversee instrument inventory and maintenance.
• Coordinate music and supply orders within budget guidelines.
• Support student participation in TPSMEA/TMEA solo, ensemble, and honors auditions.
• Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing program planning.

ALL ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS

• Uphold the mission and Episcopal Identity of the school
• Act as an advisor for 8-10 students daily - provide academic support, social emotional development, & facilitate DEIB discussions
• Attend daily chapel with their advisory
• Understand that they are more than just a classroom teacher & approach

situations with a “student-first” mindset

• Prioritize student relationships & foster a safe and predictable environment
• Attend weekly meetings to facilitate growth & learning: full faculty, divisional, team-level, departmental and others as needed.
• Utilize professional development opportunities to continue growth in their craft
• Strive to connect & collaborate with other disciplines
• Are team players & open to serving the community in other ways that arise throughout a school year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching music and working with high school students.
• Ability to instruct students across a range of skill levels, with clear evidence of differentiated instruction.
• Strong knowledge of appropriate ensemble and solo repertoire.
• Commitment to planning and facilitating collaborative, student-centered learning experiences, including culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Google Workspace.

About St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

OUR MISSION

St. Andrew's develops exemplary scholars, artists, athletes and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous and compassionate global citizens.

OUR SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s is a co-educational Episcopal K-12 day school, enrolling approximately 990 students on two campuses in Austin, Texas. The school strives to help young people from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in aesthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves but also for their community. For more information about St.

Andrew’s School in Austin, please access our website: www.sasaustin.org.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Kathy Quisenberry, Human Resources Manager, at hr@sasaustin.org. Candidates who contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community are encouraged to apply.

St. Andrew's is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.

St. Andrew's employs individuals without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation as protected by federal, state, or local law.