Vocal Music Teacher (middle & high school) and Director/Music Director of HS Musical
Northwest Academy is seeking a Vocal Music teacher for middle & high school who will also be the Director /Music Director of the high school musical for the 2026-27 school year and beyond.
About Northwest Academy:
Northwest Academy is an independent middle and high school located in downtown Portland. We offer our community of learners a progressive, arts-integrated, and place-based curriculum that is student-centered, rich with rigor, creativity and self-expression, and civically and culturally relevant. We value an inclusive, caring culture that supports and challenges all students appropriately; that is guided by their unique developmental needs and challenges; that develops their curiosity, responsibility, and resilience; and celebrates their burgeoning independence and individuality.
Benefits And Advantages of Becoming an Educator with Our Community:
Northwest Academy encourages and supports our educators in having a meaningful work and life balance. Teachers enjoy a low student-to-teacher ratio, have approximately 4 out of 9 classes for prep time scheduled per week, and take part in an inclusive and collaborative community of colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Employees receive several different medical plans to choose from, a dental and vision plan, identity theft protection, a non-matching 403b retirement option is available immediately upon hire along with a 3% matching 403b account after working 1200 hours. Northwest Academy also offers opportunities for Creative Production Grants to support individual artistic endeavors.
Position Details:
The Vocal Music Teacher and Director/Music Director of the high school musical teaches: