Music Teacher

K-8 Grade Music Teacher

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a K-8 grade music teacher. The teacher fosters the faith formation, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children by creating a safe, engaging, learning environment.

This role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans
• Monitor student developmental milestones and progress
• Establish and enforce classroom rules, creating a nurturing and safe environment for young learners.
• Support the faith formation of all students. Support students social, emotional, and cognitive growth, addressing diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with staff
• Maintain regular contact with parents to discuss child development, milestones, and concerns.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to faith, instruction, and assessment. Participate in annual teacher evaluation pre-conference, observation, and post-conference. Set professional learning goals.
• Ensure safety during classroom activities, lunchtime, and recess

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Professional Educator License State of Illinois
• Strong knowledge and practice of Catholicism
• Patience, creativity, strong communication, organization, and passion for child development.
• Knowledge of child development, curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and parents