Music Teacher & Residential Hall Parent

Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Music Teacher & Residential Hall Parent to lead its student choir program while providing Christ-centered residential care and discipleship. This unique ministry opportunity combines music education, student mentorship, and daily involvement in the lives of children from diverse backgrounds.

Serving children and families since 1921, Mountain Mission School provides a loving home, quality education, and opportunities for spiritual growth through its integrated home, school, and church ministry.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching high school choir and supporting K–7 music electives.
• Developing students’ musical abilities, confidence, discipline, and appreciation for music.
• Conducting choir rehearsals and integrating a biblical worldview into music instruction.
• Planning and coordinating choir ministry trips, including schedules, travel logistics, communication, and budgets.
• Accompanying students on choir trips to churches and ministry settings, including occasional multiday travel.
• Providing a safe, nurturing, and structured residential environment for students.
• Supporting students’ daily routines, educational progress, emotional development, and spiritual formation.
• Leading through prayer, devotions, mentoring, and Christlike relationships.
• Collaborating with teachers, residential staff, administrators, and families.

Expectations and qualifications include:

• A committed Christian faith and alignment with the school’s mission and doctrinal commitments.
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in music, education, ministry, or a related field.
• Ability to read music and conduct a choir or vocal ensemble.
• Previous experience working with students.
• Strong communication, organization, mentoring, and collaborative skills.
• Teaching, choir direction, worship ministry, or music education experience preferred.
• Education degree, ACSI certification, state teaching licensure, and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• U.S. work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary is typically around $28,000, with estimated total compensation of $70,000 including benefits. Benefits include fully paid on-campus housing, meals, utilities, internet, household provisions, health insurance, and applicable disability and retirement options. Compensation for local candidates not requiring housing may be discussed individually.

How to Apply:

MinistryHub is coordinating the search. Interested candidates should apply through the full job description and direct inquiries to he***@*********ub.org.