Adjunct Orchestra Teacher: Cello/Bass at ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL – St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Middle School Adjunct Music Teacher for Orchestra (cello/bass).

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Middle School:

The Middle School at SPA is a place where students in Grades 6-8 experience the transition from childhood to young adulthood safely and surrounded by adults who care. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative and rigorous curriculum. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes wide-ranging exploration and skill development in specific disciplines, taught by teachers who understand and genuinely enjoy students at this age. Organization and accountability are emphasized, and students learn to take responsibility for managing their work.

In the Middle School, students are challenged to embrace new ideas and think independently. The classroom experience is based on increased academic rigor combined with increased freedom of choice and support for the social/emotional needs of young adolescents is provided using Developmental Designs for Middle School. Finally, the advisory system sets clear standards and expectations for individual behavior and community norms.

For more information about the Middle School, please visit the Middle School section of our website.

Position Begins: August 2026
Status: Part-time, Exempt
Department: Middle School
Salary: Stipend of $15,000- $24,000 based on level of experience and education

Position Description:

SPA seeks candidates for the position of Middle School Adjunct Music Teacher for Orchestra (cello/bass). This is an adjunct position beginning in late August 2026. Candidates should bring experience teaching and engaging middle school students in instrumental music. Strong candidates will have experience teaching beginning instrumentalists and have demonstrated experience working with adolescents, understanding their social-emotional and academic development.

Responsibilities include:

• Availability (usually) between 12 and 1 pm, Monday through Friday
• Instruct beginning cello and bass students, a beginner section and an intermediate section
• Assist with beginning and end-of-year organizational needs
• Prepare students for two concerts per year, winter and spring, including help with pre-concert warm-up, set-up, and chaperoning
• Track student progress and be able to write narrative comments on student performance and communicate with families as needed

A bachelor’s degree in music or a related field is required. We seek a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for music and a track record leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage students to think creatively, engage with ideas deeply, and lead with intellectual curiosity. As importantly, we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and are able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
• Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families.

How to Apply:
Resume review will begin immediately. Interested candidates should apply online at www.spa.edu/careers. Please submit the following information with your application to be considered: letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.