Music Teacher (Elementary)

Arma Dei Academy•Highlands Ranch, CO

4d•$45,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arma Dei Academy raises the standards beyond what our culture expects by training students to reason, discern, and aspire. It is difficult to find a school that maintains excellent academic standards while building a strong biblical foundation. Arma Dei Academy provides both! A classical Christian education teaches students how to think and not just what to think. We encourage thoughtful, intelligent faith and help students pursue excellence with humility. We partner with parents to help children thrive and flourish intellectually & spiritually. Faculty Members at Arma Dei Academy collaborate closely with Grade Level Teachers, Department Leads, and Deans to provide an excellent classical and Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred but not required—we welcome candidates with relevant experience and a passion for teaching music.
Previous experience teaching music at the elementary level is also preferred.
Spiritually vibrant Christian displaying Christ-centered servant leadership that integrates faith and work in a spirit of humility.
Classical Christian Education experience preferred.
Shows a passion for ongoing growth as both an educator and musician.
Finds joy in sharing the gift of music with students and embraces the rhythms and responsibilities of the classroom with enthusiasm and dedication.
Brings an excellent, thoughtful, and approachable communication style, both in writing and verbal.
Builds strong professional relationships rooted in respect, trust, and cooperation.
All applicants are required to complete the full application questionnaire in order to be considered.
Thoughtful responses are an important part of how we assess readiness for the role and alignment with the mission and culture of Arma Dei Academy.
Professional references are required as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
Previous experience teaching music at the elementary level
Classical Christian Education experience

Responsibilities

Integrates biblical truth across all subjects and disciplines.
Demonstrates consistent application and implementation of classical pedagogy within the classroom, including poetry, chants, jingles, songs, and the classical tools of the Trivium in mimetic and Socratic teaching.
Collaborates through monthly meetings and seeks assistance and direction from the Grade Level or Discipline Lead as needed.
Understands course scope, sequence, and materials, help teacher include curricular pacing and implementation.
Establishes and maintains a well-organized classical classroom that follows the guidelines provided.
Collaborates with Grade Level or Discipline Lead and School Dean, ensuring alignment and consistency in pacing, behavior systems, projects and special events within the grade level.
Ensures quality and timely dissemination of information to students and parents through established systems.
Informs and educates parents in the classical Christian education model as opportunities arise.
Cultivate relationships with students, models, and assist students through the peacemaking process as needed.
Trains students in character, manners and respect, organization, management, and care of property.
Establishes manageable class routines to accomplish basic tasks, such as taking attendance, daily cleaning schedules, materials storage, distribution, etc.
Fully embraces, trains, implements, and enforces the published behavioral expectations inside and outside of the classroom at all times.
Collaborate with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
Consults with Grade Level or Discipline Lead regarding struggling students; brainstorms possible classroom interventions, implements recommended next steps for progress and follows published Academic Support Policy.
Works with the Grade Level or Discipline Lead to ensure proper documentation of student and parent concerns.
Utilizes Canvas grade books and maintains up-to-date course homepages as required by the Dean of Academics.
Employs a variety of techniques in addition to formal testing, to measure and communicate a student’s progress.
Ensures that report cards are an accurate reflection of teachers’ professionalism by accurately communicating a student’s performance, ability, and character.
Follows all published academy policies found in the Employee Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
Complete additional assigned duties, including but not limited to lunch, recess, carline, and homeroom supervision.
Contribute to all-school evening events such as Back-to-School Night, Recitation Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Work closely with their Direct Supervisor on a professional development plan.