At Northstar, teachers follow detailed Standards of Excellence. These include a series of expectations around Classroom Leadership, Classroom Environment, Teaching Effectiveness, Parent and Student Relationships, and Virtuous Character. These are building blocks by which we pursue mastery of our own skills and development of our own character as teachers charged not only with educating but discipling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create meaningful Music lessons for grades Kindergarten through Seventh Grade using a classical framework that lays the foundation of music theory and choral performance
• Teach and encourage students to uphold the Northstar Code of Conduct regarding school behavior and the development of virtuous character
• Joyfully engage students in age-appropriate instruction through a variety of activities, guided by traditional, teacher-led pedagogy
• Disciple students in the Christian faith through daily liturgies of prayer, Scripture reading, and guiding students in the faith as teachable moments arise
• Set measurable objectives for students to move towards mastery
• Assess students formally and informally, and reflect results in twice a year progress reports
• Maintain an organized, orderly, and peaceful classroom
• Provide resources for parents to assist children at home with learning performance pieces.
• Engage in parent communication that is truthful, gracious, and professional
• Plan repertoire, prepare students, and direct the two annual vocal performances: Christmas Cantata and Closing Ceremony

TIME COMMITMENT

• 7-8 hours of weekly teaching over two afternoons per week
• Additional preparation on non-school days, with opportunity for the role to increase every year
• Summer training (up to three days)
• Staff development and meetings (monthly, during or after school) and school events (Meet the Teacher, performances, and other events by request)
• Consistent parent communication
• Twice a year self-evaluation, reflecting on your progress on our Standards of Excellence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience preferred (new teachers welcome to apply too!)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to execute a provided curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Complete and pass a background check
• Maintaining a faithful and vibrant relationship with God

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $7,000.00 - $7,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school
• Religious school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, OH 45044 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Middletown, OH 45044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person