Music Teacher

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools•Ashburn, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Music Teacher, Grades K-8 4 days per week, per school year. Opportunity for 5th day of week as children's choir director for the church. Reports to: Principal (and Pastor if optional 5th day).

Requirements

Be deeply committed to the development of the faith life of the teachers and students and dedicated to the ministry of the Catholic Education
Have a Bachelor's Degree in Music, Music Education, or related
Hold appropriate Virginia or VCEA Certification
Hold Basic Diocesan Religion Certification or be eligible to obtain this certification within three years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Drama/Play Production experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide for the spiritual, moral, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the children
Help live, instill and motivate the Mission of St. Theresa School
Teach General Music once weekly to K-6 following Diocese guidelines.
Teach specialized classes as electives to grades 7-8
Follow Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines for Music
Organize, direct and produce a Christmas Concert and Pageant for the parents/school community
Provide music for all school Masses, usually weekly (school chorus sings under the music teacher’s direction.)
Provide choral instruction outside of the classroom.
Organize and produce student performances at Christmas and in spring.
Morning carpool duty
Coordinate with band instructor on his or her day at our school and communicate on shared space.
Coordinate the use of the gym/stage with the P.E. teacher daily as needed, and with other staff for assemblies and other special events, to include use of the sound system.
Be present in school and available for all assigned duties during work hours
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned