Elementary Band Teacher - East and West Campus

Job Details

Job Location:

Christian Elementary School West - El Cajon, CA 92019

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Education

• Lead and grow a vibrant elementary instrumental band program
• Teach engaging, well-planned lessons aligned with curriculum goals
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment where students can thrive
• Inspire students to do their best work while nurturing their unique abilities and interests
• Use a variety of creative teaching methods to support the whole child—spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical
• Regularly assess student progress and keep parents informed
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with staff and communicate openly with administration
• Participate in school life, including meetings, events, and extracurricular activities
• Supervise students throughout the day, ensuring a safe and caring environment

• A committed Christian who models faith authentically in everyday life
• A skilled and enthusiastic music educator who loves working with elementary students
• Organized, flexible, and proactive in planning and communication
• A team player who values collaboration and maintains a teachable spirit
• Comfortable integrating technology and diverse teaching tools into the classroom

This is an active, hands‑on role. You’ll spend your day moving around campus, engaging with students in classrooms, playgrounds, and performance spaces, and occasionally lifting or carrying instruments and materials. You’ll also be part of a supportive community that values growth, service, and strong relationships.

• Profess Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
• Believe that the Bible is Gods Word and is authoritative on all matters of which it speaks.
• Model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions toward others including a commitment to Gods Biblical standards for sexual conduct. Luke 6:40.
• Endorse and comport with the CUSSD Articles of Faith, & Staff Code of Ethics.
• Place Christ and His Word at the center of knowledge and learning.
• Possess spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to train up a child in the way he should go.
• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess or will possess within the first year of CUSSD employment an ACSI temporary teacher certification.
• Retain state-issued teacher credentials, or possess or will possess within five years of CUSSD employment commencement a current valid state-issued teaching credential.
• Exceptional oral and written communication.