Ready for a new adventure in Adventist education? Orlando Jr. Academy (OJA) is a progressive and innovative school located in Central Florida. It is located very close to downtown Orlando, adjacent to the largest AdventHealth hospital in Central Florida and a few miles from the AdventHealth headquarters office. OJA is striving to move beyond the traditional models of Adventist education and reimagine learning. They offer pre-kindergarten through eighth grade to an enrollment of nearly 150 students. The school is operated as a Florida Conference Constituent school. OJA is building a culture that shifts the learning paradigm where students understand, develop, and use their knowledge and skills in a relevant way. OJA is implementing innovative and creative learning strategies that support Deeper Learning competencies:

1. Master core academic content
2. Think critically and solve complex problems
3. Work collaboratively
4. Communicate effectively
5. Learn how to learn
6. Develop academic mindsets

OJA has an opening for a dedicated, caring, dynamic and Christ-filled music teacher for the upcoming school year, beginning July 1, 2026. They are looking for someone who is a team player, creative, loves children, and who has a mission-minded spirit and is willing to go the extra mile for the growth and ministry of OJA. Responsibilities will include teaching music appreciation and basic music theory (notes, rhythm), leading/directing choirs, introducing lower grades students to simple instruments, teaching individual and/or group music lessons, etc. The teacher must also plan and execute two major school-wide programs and prepare and lead students in performances at area churches. The music teacher will work closely with the principal to ensure that the music program aligns with the mission, vision, & values of OJA.

Check out Orlando Jr. Academy's vision for learning at: http://www.discoveroja.com/

For full details on this position and to apply, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser, and then follow the application instructions.  Please be sure to apply using the link below for your application to be considered.  

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Applicant must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. A minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferably in music) with North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). A minimum of three years of successful experience leading music programs in schools or churches and school classroom experience is preferred.