Description

Music Teacher for Contra Costa Christian Schools

Job Summary:

The Music Teacher is focused on delivering instruction and assessing student learning based on high-quality unit plans, primarily in Elementary Classrooms. The Music Teacher plays a central role in the success of Contra Costa Christian Schools in Elementary theory, vocalization, harmonizing, choral and instrumental music. The Music Teacher’s responsibilities also include the following:

High-Quality Instruction

• Deliver instruction and assess student learning based on high-quality unit plans designs that incorporate faith, are aligned with CCCS yearly goals and student outcomes
• Establish and maintain a respectful culture of learning in a well-managed classroom that inspires students to learn and appreciate music
• Engage and assess student learning through the delivery of daily lessons

Professional Excellence

• Reflect on personal teaching practice in order to develop and grow professionally
• Maintain accurate, timely records of instructional and non-instructional events
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional development
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues and work together for improved instruction and student success

Community Driven

• Collaborate with colleagues to implement and support all school activities, including spirit weeks, field trips and chapels, especially in the Elementary School
• Build and maintain community relationships with students and families

Mission-Alignment

• Commitment to and support of CCCS mission, vision and values
• Commitment to abide by the CCCS Employee Handbook

Additional Responsibilities

• Rehearse and coordinate December concert and May concert
• Occasional weekend and evening responsibilities

Hired by:

The Head of School

Responsible to:

The Music Teacher reports to the Elementary School Principal.

Evaluated by:

A periodic evaluation(s) is provided by the Elementary School Principal.

Type of Position: 

This is a Regular Part-Time Teacher/Salaried position, Classification C in the CCCS Employee Handbook.

Required Personal Qualities:

• Personal testimony of Christian faith
• Sign and support the school’s Statement of Faith
• Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

Salary ranges from $25,000 - $35,000 and is dependent upon experience and certifications.

Please complete the online application.

Requirements

Required Professional Qualities:

• Hold a State/ACSI Certification or will participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or will participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period
• Demonstrate a competent level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School.