Music Classroom Teacher

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True Cross Catholic School – Dickinson, TX

True Cross Catholic School, a PreK-8th grade Catholic school located in Dickinson, seeks a Sacred Music instructor to join our community of scholars and teachers. Inspired by Christ's growth in wisdom and grace, we form students to integrate faith and reason, preparing them to live virtuously and engage the world with clarity, conviction, and charity, ever mindful of their supernatural destiny.

• Embrace and promote the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of the Catholic faith in teaching and interactions.
• Teach subject area with excellence, integrating the Catholic intellectual tradition and classical pedagogy.
• Inspire a love for learning and foster a disciplined, dynamic classroom environment rooted in virtue and respect.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to strengthen the Classical identity of the school and support interdisciplinary initiatives.

• Hold a degree in their field of expertise. A Master’s degree with a background in Theology, Latin, Classics, and/or Sacred Music, along with familiarity with Catholic classical education philosophy is preferred.
• Have familiarity with Classical education and/or a strong understanding of the Trivium.
• Demonstrate fidelity to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and actively live as a witness to Christ.
• Exhibit strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Music:
  Training in vocal pedagogy, piano/organ skills, and sacred music, with familiarity in Gregorian chant, polyphony, and hymnody.
• Theology:
  Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and fidelity to Church teaching; understanding of how a comprehensive Catholic worldview permeates the classroom.
• Latin:
  Knowledge of ecclesiastical, medieval, and patristic tradition; experience with varied curriculum.
• History:
  Background in Classics, Theology, or Sacred Music with a passion for presenting history through a Catholic worldview.
• Mathematics:
  Strong foundation in mathematical principles, ability to teach students to recognize inherent order, logic, and beauty as a reflection of God’s creation.
• Science:
  Deep understanding of the natural sciences and their connection to Catholic understanding of creation; ability to integrate scientific inquiry with faith.
• Literature:
  Expertise in classical and modern literature, ability to inspire students to appreciate timeless truths and moral insights found in great works; familiarity with Catholic literary traditions and the Western canon.

• Is your vocation one of service?
• Do you feel called to share the richness of the Catholic faith and inspire the next generation to seek Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in all things?
• Would you like to be part of a community that is dedicated to building up the Catholic Church by forming virtuous disciples of Christ?

For more information about our school, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To begin the application process or to express interest in joining our faculty in the future, please contact Principal Amanda Smith at asmith.

If you feel that your skills and experience align with our mission and values, we encourage you to reach out and apply via the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools website. We are always eager to connect with talented educators who are passionate about Catholic Classical education and the formation of young disciples of Christ.