Caritas Christian Classical Academy Music Instructor Job at Classical Christian

Position Description

Apply on our website at https://www.caritasacademyaz.org/employment-opportunities

Spiritual Leadership

● Consistently exhibit spiritual maturity and be a role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue, both in the classroom and in your personal life.
● Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop a relationship with Jesus, and challenging them to love God with all their heart, mind, soul and strength.
● Ensure that your life example continually demonstrates how your Christian faith integrates with your teaching and all other aspects of your life.

Classroom Management/Environment
● Manage your class by defining responsible Christian behavior, setting clear behavioral expectations and promoting self-discipline based on Biblical principles.
● Help students learn self-discipline through an appropriate balance of encouragement, correction, and counseling.
● Ensure students have an orderly working atmosphere and comply with school policy in administration of behavioral discipline in the classroom.
● Communicate clearly to and work closely with parents to resolve any behavior issues regarding their children.

Lesson Preparation and Presentation
● The lesson plans should reflect extensive preparation and the utilization of all available class time.
● Have a thorough knowledge of and interest in Music.
● The teacher is expected to encourage the students to see how all subjects are interrelated, as parts of God’s integrated universe.

Teaching & Student Learning

● Stay current on the best practices in education and teaching, particularly within classical Christian education, in order to promote educational excellence.
● Teach students in a challenging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate manner using the classical Christian model. Stimulate and maintain the students’ interest in the material.
● Evaluate each student’s progress on a regular basis and communicate this progress to the student, parents, and administrators.
● Use class time well with activities that engage students’ attention and have a clear academic purpose.

Professionalism
● Consistently and joyfully demonstrate pride in Caritas by the quality of your work, punctuality, speech, attitude, dress, and attention to duties.
● Serve as an advocate for classical Christian education in our local community.
● Work constructively with colleagues and administration by contributing ideas and listening to the ideas of others.

Community Relations

● Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress and needs.
● Participate actively in the community, especially in a local church community.
● Place a priority on getting to know the families well, as well as letting them know what is happening in the class.

Teacher Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree required.
● Be in agreement with and willing to uphold the Caritas Academy Mission and Statement of Faith.
● Be active in a local church, with a substantial record of service and leadership in the body of Christ.
● Live a Christian lifestyle which demonstrates a Christian worldview in all aspects of life.
● Be passionate about educating children in a Classical Christian environment, and about the grade/subject to be taught.
● Demonstrate a personal love of learning and a humble and teachable spirit.
● Be willing to participate in ongoing classical Christian education professional development opportunities and committed to academic excellence.
● Be willing to work closely with parents in the education of their children.
● Previous experience teaching music is preferred, but not required.

Special Certifications/Licenses

● First Aid/CPR Certification
● AZ Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
● Background Check