Part- Or Full Time Music Teacher

PART- OR FULL-TIME MUSIC TEACHER

Shared Services Position

2023 - 2024 School Year

Mission:

Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR), a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.

Overview:

Father Gabriel Richard High School is dedicated to forming disciples of Christ in an authentically Catholic community. We are currently seeking a musically-gifted individual who espouses our core values of Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, and Pursue Excellence. The music teacher is responsible for the continued development of music programs at FGR to build upon the already exceptional reputation of these programs, continue to seek opportunities to nurture the talents of students, and grow the programs.

Reports to:

FGR Principal and Shared Services Director

Qualifications:

Educational: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and JQ Certification or equivalent. Preferred: An M.A. in Music Education, Education, or a related field

Personal:

Qualified Catholic in good standing

Has a passion for bringing youth into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Ability to work cooperatively with administration, teaching staff, students and parents in the ongoing task of providing the best possible education for all students

Willingness to accept constructive criticism

Ability to function under stress

Evidenced planning ability

Adaptable to changing situations

Major Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the instructional leader and members of the Fine/Performing Arts Department.

Leads the FGR Music Program which includes but is not limited to:

Evening practices and performances

Donor parties

Elementary & Middle School Engagements

Auctions

Open Houses

Event nights

Summer performances

Funerals

Competitions

Leading music arrangements for Spring Musical and Dramalums Summer Performance

Teach the following courses

Choir

Honors Choir (Madrigals)

Band

Planning and Preparation: to plan in advance for daily lesson presentations, lesson plans shall be kept up-to-date and will contain logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum. Plans will be submitted according to school policies and will utilize best practices in education.

Instruction: to provide a classroom learning situation which adheres to the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of FGR.

Student Control and Discipline: to be responsible for the order, attention and well-being of students under your care in the classroom setting.

Recording and Reporting: to keep daily written records and entering attendance in FGR's online system, and building requirements as they pertain to matter of record keeping. To meet with parents in regularly scheduled conferences and/or whenever necessary to report individual pupil progress.

Co-Curricular Participation: to participate on a voluntary basis in planning for and supervising co-curricular student activities and functions approved by the school.

Professional Development: to show evidence of continuous growth in the teaching profession.

Critical Qualities:

Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School;

Professional in demeanor;

Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to
action;

Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;

Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through;

Sustained positive attitude; and

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Evaluation:

Performance for this position will be evaluated by the Shared Services director with the FGR Principal.

Apply through:

Email your cover letter, resume, statement of faith* and application to: [email protected].

*The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.