Rhodora J. Donahue Academy, established in 2007, is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory, and classical school operated by Ave Maria Parish in the Diocese of Venice, FL. We are a PreK-12 school with a total student body of approximately 245, with about 60 in grades 9 - 12. Our more than 50,000 sq. foot facility is located near the campus of Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. We want to establish a benchmark Catholic Music education program based on Ward Method principals.

Position: Full Time K-8 Ward Method Music Teacher

Coordinates: All aspects of liturgical music daily; All aspects of music at special events (processions, retreats, fundraisers, events)

Full time teaching duties to include all normal responsibilities of a music teacher but with a specific focus on sacred music using Ward Method instruction:

-Grade School Instruction: 2 x Week –Ward Method levels 1 and 2

-Middle School Instruction: 2 x Week—Ward Method levels 3 and 4 and introduction to English hand bells

-High School Instruction: 1 class—Sacred Music appreciation and application

Must be a practicing Catholic able to support the Catholic and classical mission of the school

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Please send resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation to marian.m@avemariaparish.org