What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catholic Diocese of San Diego Schools is hiring: Music Teacher / Choir Director position at Catholic Diocese of San Diego Schools?

School Name : St. Martin of Tours Academy

Location : 7708 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

Reports to : Principal

Employment Type : Part Time, 6-9 hours per week

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $22.00 - 28.00 per hour commensurate with experience

The teaching of music in a Catholic school is considered a ministry, immersed in the culture of the Catholic school while enhancing the mission of the school. The music teacher services the school in an instructional capacity and performs the specific duties assigned by the principal of the school for grades K - 2.

Teaching Responsibilities :

Teaches the elements of music via the content standards as set forth by the California State Standards including the following elements :

Understanding the basic elements of music

Students learn about the basic elements of music, such as pitch, rhythm, tempo, and dynamics
Students learn to read and write notation
Students learn to sing and play instruments

Making connections to music

Students make personal connections to music in their daily lives

Students learn about the value of music in different cultures

Students learn to describe music from different cultures using their own vocabulary

Exploring different cultures

Students learn about the role of music in different cultures throughout history

Students learn to sing and play simple songs from different cultures

Students learn to respond to music from different cultures using developmentally appropriate movements

Administrative / Other Responsibilities :

Leads weekly choir rehearsals (45 minutes)

Attends monthly Sunday academy Mass and monthly school weekday academy Mass to direct choir (arrive early to assist with set up and stay late for cleanup)

pianist can be made available depending on need

Communicates effectively with students, parents, and administration.

Practices effective classroom management and works well in a team environment.

Creates basic lesson plans / plans songs for upcoming Masses with church music minister

Other duties as assigned by principal

Return voice-mail / e-mail messages in a timely manner

Communicate regularly with parents

Maintain a neat and orderly classroom

Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents

Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information / conversations

Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Professional Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching

A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives

Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students

Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment

Active, practicing, Roman Catholic with extensive knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life (preferred)

Physical Requirements :

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his / her care, the teacher must :

Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating

Sit on an occasional basis

Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces

Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending

Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class

Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Martin of Tours Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Salary : $22 - $28

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