Part-time Lower School Music Teacher
The Position

Holy Cross School is seeking a part-time music teacher for lower school.

The teacher will be responsible for teaching age-appropriate musical concepts and skills to students from Pre-K through fourth grade. They will create lesson plans, teach music theory and techniques, and plan and direct performances.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position. This is a 10-month position, August through May, 20 hours per week, 11:00am to 3:00pm daily. The school year shall consist of 190 days, included in these days are regular school days, in-service days, and opening-closing days.

This position receives direction from the Fine Arts Department Chair, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Principal.

Qualifications
A faculty member must hold at least a bachelor's degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting organization. A faculty member must hold or be working toward a valid teaching certificate for the State of Louisiana.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

 Develop and teach music curriculum according to school standards
 Instruct students in music theory, music history, and techniques for singing and/or playing instruments
 Plan and direct student performances
 Assess and evaluate student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators
 Attend professional development, training, parent conferences, and faculty meetings as necessary.
 Use discipline models to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment.
 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
 Work with teachers to monitor and implement class schedules.
 Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
 Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
 Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring
schedules, coordinating, etc.
 Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
 All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of
the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials to hr@holycrosstigers.com:

 Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications.
 Current resume
 An annotated list of professional references with contact information. References will be contacted
only with prior candidate approval.

About Holy Cross School

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Holy Cross School is the only Catholic, PreK - 12th grade, all boys'
educational institution in Louisiana. Our development of boys to men centers on our overall educational
philosophy in building the whole man: Mind and Heart, Body and Soul. Serving 900 students in grades PreK -
12th grade, the Holy Cross School experience provides character and leadership development, unsurpassed
facilities, exceptional arts, unequalled advanced placement opportunities, and a highly competitive athletics
program.