What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Music Teacher - 20% Time Job at Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonb position at Eastern Mennonite School?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Teacher Salary @ 20%
Our vision : Eastern Mennonite School aspires to embody the love of Jesus as a learning community where every student belongs, thrives, and joins Gods work in the world.
Our mission : Eastern Mennonite School, with home and church, invites students to faith in Jesus Christ, academic excellence, personal integrity and compassionate service.
Belonging : At Eastern Mennonite School our commitment to faith compels us to create spaces that are inclusive, that treat all members of our community with respect, and that value each individuals voice, conscience, identities, lived experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate differences, welcome open and meaningful dialogue, and cultivate critical thinking. Together, we dedicate our actions to working towards peace, equity, and justice in the world around us.
Position : Elementary Music Teacher & Director
Supervised by : Elementary Principal
Positions Supervised : None
Classification : 10 months
Effective Date : August 2025
Position Description :
This person provides leadership to the elementary schools music program providing grade level instruction of 60 minutes each week for grades K-5. Each class meets twice per week for 30 minutes each session. Additionally, this instruction prepares students for a winter / Christmas concert and a spring concert. In general, the Elementary Music Teacher partners with other teachers in carrying out the mission of Eastern Mennonite School and inviting students to join in Gods work in their everyday lives. This position is part-time at 20% FTE. A stipend is given for creating and rehearsing for the two concerts.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Serves as a role model for students a strong personal faith and commitment to following Jesus by :
- Showing care and compassion for students and colleagues.
- Sharing faith and knowledge of what it means to follow Jesus as developmentally appropriate.
- Maintaining integrity in all relationships.
2. Exhibits professional practices that enhance classroom practice by :
3. Strives to improve classroom instruction and to facilitate the learning process for students by :
Qualifications :
Physical Requirements
Working conditions and physical requirements are normal for a classroom environment.
This position description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising your position. It contains only the facts necessary to evaluate your position on a fair basis .
Eastern Mennonite School does not discriminate on the basis of any race, color, handicap, national or ethnic origin, or religion, and admits students to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the schools non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy : Debbie Katz, HS Counselor.