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Jr. High & High School Band & Choir Instructor - Maternity Leave (Aug. 9 - November 1)
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June 13, 2024POSITION: JH & HS Band & Choir Instructor
Maternity Leave - Temporary Full Time Position
Anticipated dates: August 9, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School
Position Purpose
Central Catholic is looking for maternity leave coverage for a JH & HS Band & Choir Instructor. This person is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the JH & HS Band & Choir program. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, this individual will assist in helping develop students' understanding, appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods and styles. To identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.
Essential Functions- Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
- Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
- Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus as needed.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Education/Experience:
- Indiana Teaching License
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Desire to work in Christ-centered, mission-driven organization
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
- Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level preferred.
Our Gospel Values:
This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:- Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
- Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others.
- Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
- Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn.
- Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators.
- Wellness: We promote the wellbeing of the entire self - body, mind, heart and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
- Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
- Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
- Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.
Details:- Maternity Leave Coverage - Temporary Full Time
- Professional Development
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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