Vocal Music Teacher - Elementary K - 3

Elementary Vocal Music Teacher

Position at King's Schools

Location:

Shoreline, WA Employment Status:
Part Time Compensation: $26.10 - $35.00 Benefit Highlights:
Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King's Schools.

KING'S PURPOSE STATEMENT Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education. POSITION SUMMARY The elementary vocal music teacher provides developmentally appropriate instruction for students in Kindergarten through Third Grade. He/she will report directly to the elementary principals in the coordination of concerts, facilities and curriculum. The music specialist will adhere and fulfill all expectations and requirements of their job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

• Christ-centered Leadership and Education
• Foremostly, model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Dean of Students role.
• Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
• Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and Dean of Students conduct as a minister in our school community.
• Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.

• Discipleship and Spiritual Development
• Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA's Statement of Faith and Chrisitan Community Commitment (CCC). Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
• Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
• Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of your own Christian faith.
• Lead meetings in prayer.
• Instruct and be available to lead and support students' spiritual formation.

• Duties
• Maintains professional standards. Coordinates and teaches the vocal music classes curriculum and programs for elementary. Works with the principals and faculty members. Integrates movement, instruments and active participation. Builds relationships and connections with students, parents and faculty/staff. Assesses student growth and provides feedback. Helps students recognize music as a part of God's creation and a means of worship and expression. Notify the office if leaving campus during the school day.
• Organizes and conducts music programs and 4 concerts per year at the primary level (kindergarten and elementary). Is responsible for setting up and taking down needed equipment for programs, scheduling practices, preparing program for printing and informing parents and faculty of students involved. Coordinates volunteers as needed.
• Assists in supervising activities where a cooperative teacher effort is needed. Advises and participates in extracurricular activities, committees, staff meetings, professional development and programs.
• Informs the administrative assistants or principals immediately if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. In case of absence, notify principals as early as possible; prepare information and materials for the substitute teacher.
• Prior approval required for music program purchases.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer,…