Destiny School of the Arts

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Careers

Do you have a heart for education and do you love the Arts?
Consider a career at Destiny!

OUR ORGANIZATION

We are a private school (preschool-middle school) in Leesburg, VA. Our instruction focuses on integrating the arts, academics, and experiential learning in a friendly and positive environment. While not a traditional Christian school, we are a Christian organization. Our beliefs inform our practices, policies, and overall school direction. We seek to have a meaningful educational, social/emotional, and spiritual influence on students, families, and our community.

We have a wonderful team of educators who collaborate and support one another as they challenge and differentiate students through experiential and meaningful instruction. Our school integrates academics with the arts and hands-on learning. Students and staff alike are encouraged to implement the 4 C’s (Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, & Critical Thinking) into each school day.

We desire candidates who are life-long learners and promote a love of learning. All staff members would need to support and upholds values and policies reflective of our Christian faith. Other desired attributes are trustworthy, hardworking, personable, professional, patient, flexible, proactive, respectful, and innovative. We are looking for someone who not only enjoys teaching, but who also falls in love with our school and its mission.

WE OFFER

A wonderful working environment & culture, competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, regular collaborative staff meetings, professional development opportunities, direct deposit, short Term Disability (FT), and life Insurance (FT).

School Secretary

Job Type: Part-time, Monday – Friday
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION
The secretary would play a vital part in our office team, acquiring an extensive knowledge of our school in order to assist school administrators, families, and students. The receptionist would be responsible for welcoming students and visitors, answering emails and telephone calls, assisting with ill or injured students, as well as identifying and solving problems as they occur in our dynamic office/school. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Opportunity exists for career growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES
School Correspondence (email, phone). Collect/Enter Attendance into our School Database. Assist Event Planning and Execution. Family Care (phone calls, customer service, scheduling, hospitality). Interaction with Students (receiving sick children to the office, helping students to/from class).

DESIRED SKILLS
Excellent Grammar and Writing Skills (detailed, grammatically correct, professional language). Program Know-How (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, General Database). Technologically Savvy (Knowledgeable with Apple products and quick to learn).

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE
Office: 4 years (Preferred). School (Preferred).

Please be sure to include a cover letter detailing why you believe you are a good fit for Destiny School of the Arts, as well as specifying which grades you are most comfortable working with. Serious inquiries only, please. Thank you!

Piano & Strings Teacher

Job Type: Part-time, Monday – Friday
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
School Year: 2024-2025

JOB DESCRIPTION
The strings teacher will teach piano and guitar classes for students in 2nd through 8th grade. Hours are from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. If the candidate is interested in more hours, this position may be combined with another position in the school. A teacher’s license is preferred but not required if the candidate has equivalent experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement lessons following the Scope & Sequence Adapt lessons for student differentiation. Assess students’ strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. Communicate with parents and administrators about student progress. Plan and prepare student for our annual Tracks Recital.

DESIRED SKILLS
Strong classroom management. Effective teaching strategies. Vast piano and guitar experience and knowledge.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE
Teaching: 1 year (Required)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Please be sure to include a cover letter detailing why you believe you are a good fit for Destiny School of the Arts. Serious inquiries only, please. Thank you!

DESTINY PERKS

EXECELLENT PTO

Teachers work hard and sometimes you just need a day to nap hard.

COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS

Opportunities to work with peers and supervisors to meet goals and cast vision.

A WONDERFUL ENVIRONMENT

Christian values and character are placed at the center of our community.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Opportunities to work with peers and supervisors to meet goals and cast vision.

WE OFFER

A wonderful working environment & culture
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Regular collaborative staff meetings
Professional development opportunities
Direct deposit
Short Term Disability (FT)
Life Insurance (FT)