Music Teacher

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Encinitas, CA

13d•$52,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. John School is seeking a full-time Music Teacher to promote and support the mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic education. The role involves planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process within the school's philosophy, mission, and curriculum. The Music Teacher is expected to model Gospel values, participate in school Masses and religious services, and obtain the Diocese of San Diego Basic Catechist Certificate. This position requires a commitment to fostering a faith-filled environment and contributing to the school's community.

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom
3 years of teaching experience minimum preferred
Positive professional references and recommendations
Negative TB Test
CPR Certified
Provides evidence of regular effort to improve themselves professionally and personally through summer courses, workshops, institutes, conventions, inter-school visitations, memberships in professional organizations, and other educational opportunities.
Maintains emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Active, practicing Roman Catholic
Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential
3 years of teaching experience minimum

Responsibilities

Prepares students for and plays/leads music for weekly school Masses, liturgies and school events as directed by administration.
Implements a comprehensive music curriculum covering rhythm, theory, and vocal performance, often adhering to diocesan and state standards.
Organizes and directs activities, such as school choirs, or schoolwide events like the Christmas program.
Maintains a positive, organized, and faith-filled environment that aligns with Christian values.
Teaches music appreciation through singing, playing instruments (e.g., recorders, ukuleles, bells), and movement.
Evaluates student performance and provides timely updates to parents regarding grades and behavior.
Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, mission statement, SLEs, and curriculum standards set forth by the Diocese of San Diego and the state of California.
Records unit and lesson plans in curriculum map or other planning tool as required by administration.
Shows competency in teaching by demonstrating a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with students.
Organizes instruction and materials to maximize student time on task as well as to motivate student learning and adheres to all individualized learning plan accommodations and modifications.
Plans and implements a differentiated program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
Meets collaboratively with administration and learning support team for Kid Connect and ILP meetings.
Uses appropriate materials and resources including all available technological resources to engage students in learning.
Uses a variety of effective instructional methods to engage students and constantly reviews and updates the curriculum and instructional methods to improve the learning process.
Uses data to drive instruction.
Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught in order to consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.
Collaborates with peers, learning support team, leadership team, and administration to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning and student achievement and growth.
Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
Conferences with parents upon request and at designated times and responds to messages with parents, students, and staff members within 48 hours.
Contacts parents with academic and behavioral concerns as well as positive progress and maintains communication history log for learning support students.
Maintains current and accurate records as required by Saint John School, the Diocese of San Diego, and the state of California.
Updates grades electronically as directed by the administration.
Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Uses effective oral communication skills through in person/phone/video calls and effective written communications in emails, newsletters and written correspondence.
Provides lesson plans for a substitute teacher when needed and maintains emergency sub folder for unexpected absences.
Develops and practices, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
Uses positive discipline approaches.
Works to take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school including, but not limited to, classroom, recess, lunch, drop-off, dismissal, emergency drills, assemblies, or field trips.
Contacts parents when necessary for behavioral concerns.
Demonstrates professional responsibility by upholding, adhering to, and enforcing Diocesan and school policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
Actively participates in the WASC/WCEA accreditation process as directed by administration.
Actively participates in extra duties as described in the staff handbook.
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
Regular work hours include 30 minutes before school begins and 30 minutes after school dismissal plus time for any scheduled meetings or events.
Demonstrates professional work habits by honoring schedules/deadlines, organizing work, and conducting assigned tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
Uses excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
Attends school-wide functions and special events as required.
Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
Keeps the administration informed of areas of need and concern.
Maintains professionalism in dress and hygiene.
Follows the direction of administration with regards to professional dress.
Uses technology, including cell phone usage and/or social media, only for school-related business or functions (See Personnel Policies).
Provides evidence of regular effort to improve themselves professionally and personally through summer courses, workshops, institutes, conventions, inter-school visitations, memberships in professional organizations, and other educational opportunities.
Develops a long-term plan of professional growth and shall earn a minimum of six continuing education units, six professional growth units, six college credits, or the equivalent of any of the above every three years. (15 hours of participation in an approved learning activity = 1 unit)
Attends and actively participates in staff and committee meetings as required.