CCA - Upper School Performing Arts Teacher

The CCA Upper School Performing Arts Teacher is a vital member of Christs Church Ministries, helping to advance
Christs Church Academys mission to make disciples (Matt. 28:18), better disciples (Acts 2:42), and more disciples
(Mark 16:15) through excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. With guidance and in partnership with the
Upper School Principal and the Head of School, the Upper School Performing Arts Teacher will provide Biblically
integrated instruction designed to help students learn developmental skills in music, drama, and other performing
arts.

People
Receives primary direction from the Upper or Lower School Principal regarding the prioritization of day-today
duties and responsibilities.
Collaborates with the CCA Administrative Team to provide support for school events as needed.
Builds and maintains relationships across the school community.
Team player willing to flex and help support efforts collaboratively.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in navigating conflict with students, parents, faculty, and/or administration.
Supports the broader school community by attending extracurricular events when possible.
Essential Functions
Reflect the mission of the school by disciplining students and helping them to know Jesus, be transformed by
Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus.
Maintains a professional and orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning and safety.
Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout lesson plans, curriculum,
classroom instruction, and activities.
Lead and direct upper school musical performances (middle school and high school plays)
Lead and direct the high school and middle school student praise teams
Lead and direct other music and performance arts classes as assigned
Implement best teaching practices that employ a variety of instructional methods (clear objectives for each
lesson, higher-level thinking questions, data-driven instruction, differentiated instruction, etc.).
Utilize instructional strategies designed to keep students actively engaged in learning.
Establish and communicate realistic student expectations and well-defined classroom rules and procedures.
Develop and maintain lesson plans that meet individual student needs and the necessary quarter, semester,
and yearlong curriculum objectives.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope, sequence, and standards.
Assign meaningful student work to promote student learning and provide opportunities for review and
enrichment.

Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of academic progress and/or deficiencies
and give sufficient notice of possible student failure.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records.
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional development.
Prioritize the responsibilities of a classroom teacher ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

Essential Skills
Commitment to Christian Education and a Servants Heart to serve the church and school community.
Excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy, diplomacy, and tact with various stakeholders.
Positive appearance, attitude, and presentation with a strict sense of confidentiality in all areas including but
not limited to matters relating to students, parents, faculty, the school, and all personal information.
Work effectively with colleagues by practicing good attendance and punctuality, respect for deadlines,
collaborative problem-solving, and honest communication.
Must be detail-oriented, creative, flexible, and motivated by challenges.
Must be able to work intuitively and independently on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under
limited time constraints.
Exhibits excellent grammar and writing skills to ensure clear, professional communication in all written
correspondence and documentation.

Qualifications

Three to five years of experience in a similar capacity (background in music education) preferably within an
academic environment.
Bachelors degree or higher in education or a specific subject-related field.
Must have or be willing and able to obtain Florida Department of Education certification.
Must have or be willing and able to obtain ACSI certification.