What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher position at St. Mark School?
ST. MARK Catholic School is seeking qualified candidates interested in teaching music this fall and part of winter (October - December). Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, an interest in teaching students, and a desire to work for a Catholic school.
ST. MARK is a mid-sized Catholic Pre-K through grade 8 school in Vienna, Virginia serving approximately 350 students in grades K-8. We have two classes per grade from Kindergarten through grade 8, with an average of 20 students per class. Our teachers inspire and challenge young learners to grow in every area: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our students consistently score above both national and diocesan averages on standardized assessments.
Teachers work closely with one another to provide a challenging and supportive educational experience for all students. You can learn more about our school at our website: https://www.stmark.org/school.
ST. MARK is a warm, service-oriented parish and school, with a close-knit and supportive faculty and staff.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Experience teaching preferred
- A desire to help students grow in faith, knowledge, and service
- Experience playing the piano and leading choirs for Mass preferred.
Important knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Strong communication skills
- Enjoy collaborating with others
- Imagination and flexibility a must
- Comfort using digital platforms for both planning and instructional purposes
- Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where students of all abilities are accepted and engaged in meaningful ways
- Continuous commitment to reflection on one's own practices
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Create daily and long-range lesson plans
- Assess student understanding of what has been taught, and modify teaching accordingly
- Communicate constructively with parents
- Maintain appropriate and accurate records in learning management system (Schoology)
- Complete report cards professionally and punctually
- Pursue professional development opportunities both individually and collaboratively
- Provide positive role-modeling for students based on our Catholic Faith
- Represent the school in a professional manner
- Lead a student choir
- Plan music and play piano for school Masses
- Other duties as assigned
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Please send resume and cover letter to Mrs. Kimberly Parker at kparker@stmark.org specifying your particular subject area and any additional areas of interest.
Position Type: Full-time