Job Description
We need you to share your talents and skills with our students!
The Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools has a wonderful opportunity to join our family at St. Lambert and Holy Spirit Elementary School as a music teacher. Apply today to work in a supportive, faith-based culture with engaged colleagues.
Our Mission desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the Core Values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity.
Location:
Holy Spirit and St. Lambert Elementary Schools
Job Description:
- Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
- Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
- Provide student supervision and discipline
- Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
- Conducts rehearsals and performances demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music.
- Provide music ministry at Mass, as assigned by school
- Work to produce performances of high musical quality for the school and community in which groups are well-disciplined and make a good appearance
- Christmas Concert and/or Spring Concert as assigned by school
- Provide opportunities to participate in school, local and regional competitions, contests and events
- Direct the liturgical choir, including rehearsals and performances, as assigned by school
- Selects and places purchase orders for required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Member of the South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or higher in K-12 music education from an accredited institution
- State certification with K-12 vocal music authorization
- Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
- Piano proficiency and/or other instruments preferred
- General understanding of Catholic liturgy of the Mass
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Self-motivated with high energy
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today so you can be considered for this career!