First Academy Music Teacher

First Baptist Church of Rogers•Rogers, AR

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About The Position

FIRST ACADEMY TEACHERS First Academy is a growing Christian school in Rogers, Arkansas. Housed within First Baptist Rogers, FA is open to PK3-7th grade students with plans to continue to expand in forthcoming years. This position is for potential music teachers PK-7th grade. Full-time teachers receive paid leave, free tuition, disability, health and life insurance, and retirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Current teaching certification/license
Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
Membership and regular attendance including life group at First Baptist Rogers
Gift of teaching
Self-educator and lifetime learner
Understanding of the school’s mission and support of the philosophy and pedagogy practices
Teachable and committed to growing, learning, and developing new understanding and skills
Understanding of and ability to integrate a biblical worldview into all subjects
Maturity and emotional stability
Heart for elementary-aged children, ability to interact with and lead children, strong desire to see children learn well, to know God and to love God

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience preferred
Christian school experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Displays to students genuine love for God, Scripture, and learning
Prays (privately) for each student in the class
Plans fun, age-appropriate weekly music lessons aligned to Arkansas State Music Standards.
Creates a welcoming, engaging environment for singing, movement, instruments, and worship.
Encourages participation and positive attitudes, using simple observations to monitor engagement.
Maintains a positive, Christ-centered environment during classes and rehearsals.
Addresses behavior or participation concerns and communicates with parents or the principal when needed
Plans and directs all elementary music programs and special events.
Coordinates rehearsals, staging, equipment, and student roles
Contributes to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff
Avoids gossip by idle conversation about students or others and brings problems up only with the appropriate persons
Participates in training and other meetings and initiatives
Respects and upholds school policies and standards delineated in faculty policies, student handbooks, and in faculty training
Follows Matthew 18:15-17 model for handling conflicts
Performs teaching and non-teaching tasks with attention to quality, detail, timeliness, and professionalism
Maintains licensure