Music Teacher – Sacred Heart Southern Missions

Job title: Music Teacher

Company: Sacred Heart Southern Missions

Job description: Music Teacher

Sacred Heart Southern Missions – Southaven, MS 38671

General Summary:

To create an educational program and a classroom environment that is fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

Responsibilities:

Classroom * Organize and supervise assigned classes for optimum educational learning.

• Provide grade appropriate instructional programs.
• Assessment of each student’s performance including testing, teacher observation, interim reports, report cards and parent conferences.
• Communicate with student’s parents so as to assure parents are fully aware of the religious, academic, and social progress being made by each student.
• Follow content and objectives from the school’s established course/subject goals.
• Keep records in accordance with school set policy.
• Lead students in music for Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Direct choir as appropriate. Manage music for school programs, concerts and promotional ceremonies.
• Attend facility meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Lesson planning and class room preparation.

Instruction * Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of school’s philosophy.

• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child; spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom us of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
• Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: * Understanding of the vision and values of Sacred Heart Southern Missions with a commitment to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Must have a basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Must have necessary background and training in elementary/secondary education methods and subject areas.
• Must have understanding of child development and skills necessary to relevant to the grade level being taught.
• Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning situation.
• BA or BS in elementary education and appropriate MDE state licensure and endorsement(s) in Music education (125, 166).**
• Ability to work and interact with other staff members to accomplish overall organizational and departmental goals.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and decision-making skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Google Classroom and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision/instruction. Able to establish and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical music would be a plus.

**Sacred Heart Southern Missions pay scale mirrors that of the Mississippi Department of Education. Your degree and years of teaching experience drive your starting salary.

Physical Demands:

Work is generally in a school setting with some outside activities. Some work with computer requires sitting for some periods; using hands to handle objects, lift objects or materials of up to 30 pounds. Moderate walking, stooping, bending, reaching and sitting for extended periods may be required as a normal part of the job. Must be able to use telephone (hear and speak).

Reasonable Accommodations:

To successfully accomplish the essential job functions of the position, the employee must be able to read, write and speak in English, operate a computer and travel throughout a six county area. Lifting up the thirty pounds is essential for this position; repetitive wrist motion cannot be accommodated.

Salary: $19.95 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Health savings account, Employer contribution
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience leading liturgical music?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MDE Licensure and Endorsement in Music (Required)

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Expected salary: $19.95 – 32 per hour

Location: Walls, MS

Job date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:02:22 GMT

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