South Olive Christian School
Part-time Christian School Music Teacher/Director for k-8
The overall responsibility of the K-8 Part-time Music Teacher/Director is to plan, instruct and direct all music classes.
- Develop and grow the SOCS Fine Arts program, including the planning and leading of productions during the school year
- Teach rotating sections of music classes at the K-8 level
- Connect with middle school drama director to insure alignment
- Participate in student life while present
- Display a deep knowledge of Music and teach it from a Biblical perspective
- Display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
- Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
- Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
- Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
- Adhere to South Olive Christian School policies, procedures/processes and codes
Job Requirements
- Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
- Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school
- Agree to uphold to the South Olive Christian’s Statement of Faith
- Must have adequate vocal and instrumental skill set as well as an understanding of varying musical styles (classical, musical theater, worship). The candidate must also excel at: rhythmic stability, musicality, reading open score, and sight reading
- Must have ability to lead production rehearsals
- Must have the ability to design shows, events, and thrive on a team of artists
- Must have an excitement about working with elementary and middle school students
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
- Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Education Requirements
- Strong supervisory skills and classroom leadership desired
- Music/Fine Arts teaching experience preferred
- College/University degree in Fine Arts / Music Education preferred
Contact South Olive Christian School
Dr. Scott Vanderberg
School Administrator
Phone: (616) 875-8224