Elementary Music Teacher Job at Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children's Home

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The music teacher must be able to communicate effectively through a relational approach, encouraging students to take risks in learning and to demonstrate learning in innovative ways. The music teacher is a part of the elementary faculty and reports to the elementary principal. All members of the faculty are expected to contribute to chapel and other spiritual development activities and other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities :

• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, learning activities, and assessments integrated with Biblical foundations
• Utilize appropriate educational technology
• Create and evaluate appropriate instructional and assessment methods
• Maintain appropriate pacing per the curriculum guide
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with all members of the fine arts and specials departments and other faculty
• Demonstrate the maturity to inspire student learning and understanding of the age group
• Maintain a positive classroom environment, conducive to learning, yet open to questioning and participation
• Effectively communicate and partner with parents in the educational and spiritual development of students
• Support school initiatives and show support for student interests outside of the school day
• Assist the secondary band director with program development and implementation as needed

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

Preference will be given to applicants who are members of a congregation of the churches of Christ. All applicants must be members of a local church and able to sign and abide by the MDCA Statement of Faith and Community Covenant to be considered.

Equal access to employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and / or local law.