Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Summary: An FWC Faculty Member is responsible for providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The FWC Faculty Member will know, love, and value his/her students in order to prepare them for a lifetime of faith, service, and leadership. He/She will also enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully at the next academic level and in society.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Works with the students to create a positive classroom environment for FWC. Instructs students in citizenship and Christian principles.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials according to FWC curriculum/expectations.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, performance, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, and keeps appropriate records.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, e-mail, and other means provided by FWC.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through attractive displays and bulletin boards.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during and outside the school day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities as needed.
• Connects learning to Faith Standards
• Other duties as assigned by the Fine Arts Director

Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and implement successful teaching strategies for an orchestra program.
• Design and implement an orchestra program that participates in a variety of public concerts within the School and Community.
• Design and implement an orchestra program, which successfully participates in TAPPS, TPSMEA, and other contests, curriculum concerts, and other events in school and within the community
• Plan and prepare students for successful participation in Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) Region and State Orchestra auditions
• Plan and prepare students for successful participation in TAPPS & TPSMEA State Solo & Ensemble Contests.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the school music program.
• Maintain accurate orchestra equipment and uniform inventory. Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning schedule of equipment and uniforms.
• Maintain the music library.
• Actively participate in professional development activities.
• Actively participate in professional organizations which foster and support music education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to recruit and develop orchestra members and orchestra programs
• Knowledge of instruments represented in FWC’s orchestra
• Ability to read and teach music for orchestra
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group
• Having Knowledge of rules & regulations set by the University Interscholastic League (UIL), Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS), & Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) is preferred

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Frequently requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Frequently stooping, bending, and reaching
• Requires travel
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments

• Committed to living and teaching a life of service to Christ in accordance with the FWC Statements of Faith and Beliefs
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
• Student teaching or an approved internship is essential
• Previous experience in orchestra performance, design, and instruction is preferred