Employment Opportunities

Position Summary:
St Joseph High School is seeking a highly motivated and inspiring Band and Choral teacher, with the drive to continue to build upon a strong music curriculum in the current challenging educational environment.

Responsibilities

Instructional program:

• Instruct music courses and clubs that may include but are not limited to: Band, Honors Band, Choir, Honors Choir,  Steel Drum/Percussion, Jazz Band, and Musical Pit Orchestra (as well as teaching vocals to musical cast)
• Collaborate with Performing Arts staff to showcase student work at two annual concerts and a spring musical
• Successfully model instruction and implement differentiated instructional strategies that accelerate the skills and knowledge of the students.
• Demonstrate expertise in virtual learning and the ability to support students with virtual learning tools and technologies
• Ability to use existing technologies as well as a desire to continually improve skills and to learn new technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of assessment and diagnostic strategies in the arts
• Prepare effective lesson plans, units of study, curriculum maps and articulate clear expectations to student learners

Classroom Supervision:

• Create a welcoming space for students to explore their creative side and feel safe.
• Promote positive self-concept in each student; provide encouragement to each student to develop his or her full potential.
• Understand social and emotional adjustments of students.
• Promote student awareness and respect for different cultures.
• Promote performance etiquette and professionalism in the music classroom.
• Maintain records of individual students' progress through a variety of appropriate assessments. Provide feedback throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and tardiness records, as well as a wide range of grades with consistent posting throughout the year

Professional Responsibility:

• Work in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare to embrace a growth mindset.
• Accept and incorporate suggestions for classroom improvement.
• Participate in professional growth by attending workshops, taking courses, reading new literature, observing other teachers, attending in service training meetings, reviewing computer programs and offering in service to staff.
• Keep inventory of materials, equipment and supplies and work with the department chair to order necessary materials for the classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents, counseling personnel as needed to evaluate students' academic and social growth.
• Take initiative to work collaboratively with other school departments; share ideas with faculty members and administration.
• Participate as appropriate in school-community public relations and successfully build community partnerships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people, including students, their parents and staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Vocal, Instrumental, or otherwise)- preferred Music Education
• Proficient in balancing multiple duties and responsibilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creative problem solving
• Preferred performance experience within the past 5 years
• Preferred 3-5 years of experience in classroom setting
• Ability to think creatively to continue to build a larger and more diverse music program and overall Fine Arts program

If you are interested, please send your resume to mcerritelli@sjcadets.org