Career Ads Title:
Lead of our Division's First Mariachi Program

Post Date
12/8/2025

Expiration Date
1/7/2026

Details:
We extend an invitation for Music Educators to apply as a Lead of our Division\'s first Mariachi program. The advertisement below has an active link. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25103&siteid=5019&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1481825 I tried to submit on your site but it redirected me to this email address. Please advise.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) seeks an Mariachi Music Educator for a high school position responsible for launching a new program. This dedicated teacher will instruct students in traditional Mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitarrón, vihuela, guitar) and vocal styles while actively recruiting students to ensure the ensemble\'s growth. The role requires developing culturally responsive curricula and fulfilling necessary after-school commitments for rehearsals and performances. Applicants should have proven Mariachi expertise, teaching experience, and the ability to inspire high school students. Bilingual Spanish/English is highly desired.

Qualifications:
• Education/Certification: Relevant teaching certification and/or educational background in music.
• Expertise: Demonstrated experience and expertise with Mariachi music performance and pedagogy.
• Teaching Experience: Proven experience teaching traditional Mariachi instruments and vocal styles, preferably at the secondary (high school) level.
• Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate after-school rehearsals and performance schedules.
• Cultural Competence: Experience creating curricula that reflects Mariachi traditions and is culturally responsive.
• Recruitment Skills: Ability to effectively market and recruit students to participate in the music program.
• Language: Bilingual Spanish/English is highly desired to enhance instruction and connection to the cultural roots of Mariachi.

All applicants must meet the certification requirements of the commonwealth of Virginia. Detailed information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at: https://careers.fcps.edu/vdoe_licensure.htm

Comments:
Major Duties/Essential Functions
Provides and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instruction, communication, human relations, safety, and management of a classroom or assigned instructional setting. Supports FCPS mission to "inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and demonstrate responsible citizenship."
Instructional Level: Secondary
To learn more about Music Education in Fairfax County Public Schools, visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/fine-arts



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Employer:
Fairfax County Public Schools
Contact:
Mitsuko Clemmons-Nazeer

Address:
8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Work Phone:
571-425-0771

Email:
recruit@fcps.edu

Website:
https://www.fcps.edu/

Mobile Number:
571-425-0771