Band Teacher, Part-time

Diocese of Lansing • Ann Arbor, MI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) is seeking a gifted individual with a passion for teaching music to young people within the context of developing God-given talents to inspire, instruct, and form intentional disciples of Christ. The band director is responsible for the continued development of the instrumental music programs at FGR, building upon the already exceptional reputation while pursuing new opportunities to develop students’ talents and attract additional students with musical interests. This is a part-time position that may become full-time if combined with a Catholic grade school position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and JQ Certification or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage a classroom of 20+ students.
• Skilled at developing and delivering lesson plans that engage students and lead to high academic achievement.
• Passionate about forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School.
• Professional in demeanor.
• Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action.
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
• Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through.
• Sustained positive attitude.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• M.A. in Music Education, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching music at the high school level.
• Minimum of two years’ experience directing a band at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the further development of the FGR Band Program which includes but is not limited to: Preparing musicians for performances such as: Concerts, Competitions, Open Houses, Sporting Events, Donor parties, Elementary & Middle School Engagements, Auctions, Event nights, Funerals, Evening practices and performances.
• Teach Band class and oversee development of: Pep Band, Pit musicians for musicals.
• Plan in advance for daily lesson presentations, lesson plans shall be kept up-to-date and will contain logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum. Plans will be submitted according to school policies and will utilize best practices in education.
• Provide a classroom learning situation which adheres to the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of FGR.
• Be responsible for the order, attention, and well-being of students under your care in the classroom setting.
• Keep daily written records and enter attendance in FGR’s online system and building requirements as they pertain to matter of record keeping. Meet with parents in regularly scheduled conferences and/or whenever necessary to report individual pupil progress.
• Participate on a voluntary basis in planning for and supervising co-curricular student activities and functions approved by the school.
• Show evidence of continuous growth in the teaching profession.
• Work collaboratively with the instructional leader and members of the Fine/Performing Arts Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level