Palm Beach Christian Academy is hiring: PBCA Music Teacher K-8th Grades - Lake P
Palm Beach Christian Academy, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Job Description
Palm Beach Christian Academy School - Music Teacher - Lake Park Campus
Are you seeking a position at a fast-growing private Classical Christian School? We are seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to join our education team at our Lake Park Campus. PBCA is part of Family Church - a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida.
School Music Teacher - 10-month position
Position Overview
As a school education professional, you will help shape future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth. This position implements a classical Christian curriculum that involves a love for ancient wisdom, instilling virtue, connecting Christ to every subject, and developing world- class rhetorical skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with their team and director to create a vibrant classical school culture in assemblies, chapels, and in the classroom.
Reports to the School Administration
Qualifications
- Evidence of strong Christian faith and values and acknowledgement of the School’s Statement of Faith and Staff Leadership Covenant.
- Bachelor’s Degree in subject matter or bachelor’s degree with Teaching Certificate in subject area preferred or evidence of enrollment in an accredited college/university in completing a state approved teacher preparation program within three years of date of hire or in the field experience.
- Knowledge of Music curriculum and the ability to implement it.
- Ability to interact collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and Administration.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Must pass drug test and Level 2 background check.
Skills
- Communication both written and oral.
- Decision making.
- Commitment to school’s vision and mission.
- Classroom leadership.
- Organization.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Flexible.
- Teamwork.
- Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.
- Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.
Responsibilities
- Provides instruction in the skills necessary to access information in all formats to both large groups and individual students.
- Write lesson plans and newsletters that meet the goals as set forth by Administration.
- Establishes and maintains and models standards for acceptable student behavior and religious beliefs, using appropriate techniques.
- Imparts the Family Church Christian vison, mission, and doctrinal beliefs to each student through curriculum and classroom routines to further the religious mission and beliefs of the church.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in the music curriculum to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
- Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate variety of instructional needs.
- Evaluates each student’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding in relationship to the level being taught; communicates with homeroom teacher and Administration on individual student’s progress.
- Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music in relationship to the level being taught.
- Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by Administration.
- Provide a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Participate in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Complete all in-service hours on time.
- Turn in all required paperwork on time.
- Praying with students.
- Maintain appropriate records for students.
- Establishes and maintains standards for acceptable student behavior using appropriate techniques.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
- Coordinates music programs for school chapels.
- seasonal programs, and graduation.
- All other duties as assigned.
Full-time Employee Benefits
- Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.
- Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
- Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.
- Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.
- Two weeks of school assigned vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Child enrollment tuition benefit.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.