Job description

POSITION:

Secondary Music Teacher

DESCRIPTION:

Shekinah Christian School in Plain City, OH is seeking a passionate and professional full-time music teacher for the 2024 – 2025 school year. The teacher's primary role will be to instruct secondary students in all aspects of music paying particular attention to the continued development of a band program and choral performance. Musical proficiency is required although the candidate is not necessarily required to play a band instrument. Experience leading musical worship is highly beneficial. The proper candidate will have a strong Christian faith that is easily recognized in his or her lifestyle. Excellent candidates will also be flexible and willing to engage students in mentoring and discipleship roles throughout the school year. An educator’s license and/or ACSI certification or willingness to obtain is required.

Qualifications:

Possess a thorough knowledge of music and the ability to communicate that knowledge effectively.
Assist students in the development of their musical abilities including learning instruments and choral techniques.
Teach secondary band and chorus classes.
Demonstrate professionalism in concert performance preparation and production.
Differentiate instruction as necessary.
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the school's vision, mission, and educational standards.
Educate students in a classroom setting using best practices that involve real-life applications of the subject.
Link classroom content with experiential learning outside the classroom.
Maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
Keep attendance, grades, and other records for each class in the school management system up-to-date.
Prioritize the health and safety of all students.
Participate in and develop ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Communicate student issues to families in a timely manner.
Strong Christian testimony
Demonstrated classroom management skills
Ability to connect well with students
Background in Spanish teaching
Bachelor's degree (licensure or ACSI certification preferred or candidate is willing to obtain)

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested individuals are asked to submit their resume with a cover letter. You may not be considered without a cover letter.

In addition to whatever else you choose to include in the cover letter, be sure to address the following questions:

What motivated you to express interest in this teaching opportunity at Shekinah Christian School? Keep in mind we are a faith-based private school with a student body of about 160 students from approximately 30 different churches.
What are the experiences and/or education that has prepared to excel as a teacher in a Christian school classroom?
We would love to hear how you can contribute to fulfilling our mission of inspiring students through programs and relationships to become lifelong learners who glorify Jesus Christ while impacting their community?

After reviewing responses to the above questions, we will be contacting qualified candidates for a brief phone interview. Thanks for your interest in serving as a Music Teacher for students at Shekinah Christian School.

If interested, please click on the link to our website: Employment - Shekinah Christian School

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Work Location: In person

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