Elementary Music Teacher

Job Description

Title: Teacher
Reports to: Elementary Principal

Position Summary:
Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a Catholic and Christian learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Challenge student development spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare daily lesson plans in all required subjects
• Prepare instructional activities allowing for individual differences among the assigned students in an innovative and creative manner
• Demonstrate proficiencies in the use of technology with SMCS hardware, software and applications.
• Develop and use assessment techniques that are appropriate to the expected class and individual objectives
• Use student data to drive instruction
• Integrate instruction across the curriculum whenever possible
• Supervises students, fostering and ensuring a disciplined and safe learning environment
• Encourage parent and community involvement; obtain information for parents when requested
• Assign and grade (as appropriate) class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Complete required components of the evaluation process
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technology and equipment
• Provide a secure student-centered learning atmosphere, which encourages and challenges student development spiritually, academically, physical, emotionally, and socially
• Attend and actively participate in professional development learning sessions
• Participate in department, school, system, diocesan and parent meetings
• Participate in co-curricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed
• Participate and support school and system fundraising events
• Cooperate with the principal in fulfilling professional responsibilities throughout the school
• Read and agree to follow the policies and procedures as defined in the employee handbook
• Use resources prudently
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• A minimum of a BA/BS in Education in an appropriate subject area
• Current Wisconsin teaching license; submission to legal background check
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Willingness to participate in Foundational Catechetical Certification (FCC)
• Demonstrated faith commitment

Christian commitment:
• Role model and witness to a Christian lifestyle
• Motivate, through good example, meaningful prayer and Liturgical experiences
• Promote a positive, charitable spirit and nurture a Christian environment within the school community; interact with families promoting the total Christian education of the student
• Work openly, creatively, and cooperatively with the principal and other members of the staff
• Remains calm under pressure, never displaying unjust anger, animosity, or lack of consideration

About the Employer

The foundation of an SMCS education is in faith, academics, service and personal development. These tenets, in conjunction with strong co-curricular opportunities, provide a well-rounded experience that encompasses students' intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional growth and development in a real-world environment. SMCS faculty and staff are committed to ensuring that every student achieves his or her highest potential.