Orchestra Teacher

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Recruit & Hire•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ignite faith and growth in youth through the power of music! We’re looking for an Orchestra Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year who can spark creativity, increase confidence, and kindle a love for music and faith in young learners! Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust. This is a shared position between the Junior High School and Saint Michael Elementary School. Location(s): Bishop O'Gorman Junior High School Saint Michael Elementary School Job Description: Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment Use relevant technology to support instruction Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development Provide student supervision and discipline Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement Uphold professionalism and confidentiality Participate in school events and fundraisers Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies Create bulletin boards Conducts rehearsals and performances demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music. Collaborates with system Orchestra director and teachers to recruit and retain orchestra students and ensure continuity of the orchestra program Works to produce performances of high musical quality for the school and community Selects and requisitions required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies Perform various duties as assigned

Requirements

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
Bachelor degree or higher in K-12 music education from an accredited institution
State certification with K-12 orchestra music authorization
Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
Knowledge of relevant technology
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Self-motivated with high energy
Ability to work daytime hours, primarily Monday-Friday
Clarity of vision
Ability to speak English clearly
Ability to hear and distinguish sounds, including speech, alarms and other work environment sounds
Fine hand motor skills to include and not limited to keyboarding, writing, grasping, holding, and repetitive motion
Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk through work day
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead

Responsibilities

Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Provide student supervision and discipline
Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
Participate in school events and fundraisers
Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents
Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property
Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies
Create bulletin boards
Conducts rehearsals and performances demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music.
Collaborates with system Orchestra director and teachers to recruit and retain orchestra students and ensure continuity of the orchestra program
Works to produce performances of high musical quality for the school and community
Selects and requisitions required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies
Perform various duties as assigned