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Job Details
Job Location
Lower/Middle School - Nashville, TN
Position Type
Full Time - 10 mth ee / Exempt
Education Level
Accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree
Position Description and Qualifications
Job Posting Summary:
Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and experienced music educator to direct its Grades 5-8 Instrumental Music Program and teach across the middle school music curriculum. The ideal candidate will have expertise teaching and performing with a variety of instruments, including brass, woodwinds, strings, piano, and guitar, as well as experience in musicology, theory, and technology. Responsibilities include leading ensembles, supporting arts events, and contributing to the middle school musical. A talented multi-instrumentalist with at least three years of teaching experience, the candidate should inspire students through engaging, genre-diverse programming (modern and traditional) while fostering strong relationships with students and colleagues. Above all, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement, executing their role with moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.
Interested candidates with prior leadership experience may also be considered for the role of Middle School Arts Department Chair and Red Gables Director of Performing Arts. In this capacity, he or she will provide leadership and oversight of all Red Gables arts programming, including event planning, faculty support, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include coordinating with the K-12 Arts Director, Division Head, and other department chairs to ensure high standards, effective communication, and alignment with Ensworth's mission. The department chair role also involves managing departmental budgets, professional development, and faculty growth while overseeing performing arts events, cross-campus initiatives, and community engagement. As a leader, the candidate would promote a collaborative and innovative vision for the arts, represent the department in school-wide meetings, and work with the administration to address operational needs, ensuring the arts remain an integral part of Ensworth's dynamic, whole-child educational experience.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Abides by Ensworth's Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
• Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
• Teach across Ensworth's music curriculum and serve as an advisor in the school's advisory program.
• Direct and expand instrumental ensembles for grades 5-8, including Rock Band, Jazz Band, and other electives.
• Prepare ensembles for major school events, including Arts Night, Grandparents' Day, Holiday Concerts, and Spring Band Concerts.
• Maintain and oversee the inventory and maintenance of band instruments and equipment.
• Support student participation in district, regional, and national music events, including preparation and travel as needed.
• Infuses curriculum with current music education technology and creative music software.
• Collaborate with high school music faculty on crossover events and placement auditions.
• Contribute to scaffolded K-12 arts learning and the Red Gables musical production.
• Assist with equipment setup and breakdown for performances and events in Frist Hall.
• Assess student progress, communicate performance updates, and collaborate with the Arts Department Chair.
• Work collaboratively with the arts team, demonstrating a proactive and team-oriented work ethic.
• Serve as a visible, approachable, and professional community representative.
• Integrates technology to support curricular aims and help students effectively achieve their goals
• Provides student support and supervision both inside and outside the classroom
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and/or Music; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of music education experience in a classroom setting
• Must be a highly skilled musician and artist with a presentable portfolio of work and a demonstrated record of working with students in an educational environment
• Advanced understanding and ability to use computers and technology including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, basic office equipment, music software such as MuseScore, GarageBand, Logic X, and basic live event audio engineering.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumnae, volunteers, and the public
• Possesses a positive team mentality with excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organization skills
• Professional and efficient in their ability to work independently while also able to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with differing deadlines
• A high degree of accuracy and superior attention to detail
• Must successfully complete background screening and verification
• Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) - Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard performing arts theater, office, and classroom conditions
• Works at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various distances
• Frequently required to move around the theater/office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time; occasionally moves around campus and arts facility
• Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 50 lbs. across the gallery, theater, and arts classrooms
• Occasionally works in a stressful performance environment, effectively dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts; stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter,résumé, and a statement of educational philosophy. Contact

[email protected]

with any questions.
About Ensworth School:
Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,200 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school's challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.
Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.
It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

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