Part-Time Christian School Music Teacher

Job Description

• 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

• 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