Job Description: (Download Opportunity Profile)

The Band Teacher plans, prepares and delivers lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. The Band Teacher is responsible for actively supporting the mission, vision, and promotion of Crown Point Christian School.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university

• Indiana teaching license for the subject or grade level taught

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior which is demonstrated in how you live your life

• Active membership in a church whose teachings agree with Article Four: Affirmations of Belief and the CPCS Constitution

Desirable Traits:

• Must be a dedicated Christian as evidenced by church involvement, a Christian walk with the Lord, and an eagerness to demonstrate their faith.

• Passion to help children achieve their God-given potential

• Commitment to excellence in work

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong technology skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning

1. Develop lesson plans and objectives suitable to the needs of students to meet  the school’s desired student outcomes.

2. Plan thematic units to help students see wholeness and relevance in learning.

3. Incorporate various teaching strategies to match the learning styles of all students.

4. Discern and teach the Biblical principles that relate to the lesson content.

Teaching the Lesson

1. Organize class time well with activities that have a clear purpose and engage students' attention.

2. Give clear directions and organized explanations.

3. Use questions and explanations that promote clear thinking and awe in students.

4. Listen carefully to students’ ideas and apply them to the lesson.

5. Use gestures, body movement and voice inflection effectively to generate interest and wonder in learning.

Classroom Management

1. Establish a climate of care and love for students.

2. Clearly define what is responsible Christian behavior for students.

3. Help students develop self-discipline through appropriate use of correcting, consequences and counseling.

4. Organize time, space, procedures and materials for effective, efficient learning.

Professional Conduct and Growth

1. Communicate with parents about student progress and needs.

2. Work constructively with colleagues to contribute ideas as well as listen to the ideas of others.

3. Maintain teacher certification and strive to advance your degree.

4. Articulate and integrate Christian faith into teaching and relationship with others.

Other Duties

1. Help to direct and facilitate all music activities at school (for middle school band students or elementary students). This includes Fine Arts, ISSMA, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, Fine Arts Festival.

2. Submit music orders based on yearly budget.

3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal.

For More Information:

To learn more about our school, please visit crownpointchristian.org.

To Take the Next Step:

Submit a letter of interest and resume to eobrien@crownpointchristian.org.