Music Teacher

Description

School Name: St. John School

Location: 1003 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $52,000 - $66,000 per year

• Promotes and supports the mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic education by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process within the framework of the St. John School Philosophy, Mission Statement, School Wide Learning Expectations (SLEs), and adopted curriculum.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and by being open to the importance of personal faith journey. Strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Supports and adheres to the code of conduct as outlined in the Personnel Policies.
• Helps build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school Masses, religious services, assemblies, and activities.
• Obtains the Diocese of San Diego Basic Catechist Certificate and completes the necessary requirements to renew the certification every 3 years.
• Participates in any scheduled religious retreats or conferences.

• Liturgical Music Leadership:
  Prepares students for and plays/leads music for weekly school Masses, liturgies and school events as directed by administration.
• Curriculum Development:
  Implements a comprehensive music curriculum covering rhythm, theory, and vocal performance, often adhering to diocesan and state standards.
• Performance Direction:
  Organizes and directs activities, such as school choirs, or school wide events like the Christmas program.
• Classroom Management:
  Maintains a positive, organized, and faith-filled environment that aligns with Christian values.
• Instructional Diversity:
  Teaches music appreciation through singing, playing instruments (e.g., recorders, ukuleles, bells), and movement.
• Assessment & Reporting:
  Evaluates student performance and provides timely updates to parents regarding grades and behavior.

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, mission statement, SLEs, and curriculum standards set forth by the Diocese of San Diego and the state of California.
• Records unit and lesson plans in curriculum map or other planning tool as required by administration.
• Shows competency in teaching by demonstrating a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with students.
• Organizes instruction and materials to maximize student time on task as well as to motivate student learning and adheres to all individualized learning plan accommodations and modifications.
• Plans and implements a differentiated program of study designed to meet individual needs of students. Meets collaboratively with administration and learning support team for Kid Connect and ILP meetings.
• Uses appropriate materials and resources including all available technological resources to engage students in learning.
• Uses a variety of effective instructional methods to engage students and constantly reviews and updates the curriculum and instructional methods to improve the learning process.
• Uses data to drive instruction.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught in order to consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Collaborates with peers, learning support team, leadership team, and administration to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning and student achievement and growth.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Conferences with parents upon request and at designated times and responds to messages with parents, students, and staff members within 48 hours.
• Contacts parents with academic and behavioral concerns as well as positive progress and maintains communication history log for learning support students.
• Maintains current…