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St. Joseph of Cupertino School is seeking a part time Music teacher who is committed to the growth and success of students. Our school community is a loving family, faith filled, and dedicated to the whole child. Music is taught once a week to students from TK thru 8th grade. The music teacher will also prepare students for the traditional Christmas program in December.
Under the general supervision of the principal, teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of a faith, academic, and socio-emotional program that follows the Diocesan, California, and school standards.

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads thelight and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
  • Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
  • Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
  • Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
  • Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
  • Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
  • Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
  • Collaborate with school employees.
  • Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
  • Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
  • Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
  • Work as part of a team
  • Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Strong managerial and administrative skills
  • Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
  • Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
  • Self-motivated and reliable.
  • Knowledge of first-aid procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
  • Ethical and discreet team player.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • A valid CA teaching credential is preferred.
  • Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.
  • Experience in Catholic education, preferred.

Leadership Skills

  • Coaching/Mentoring

Language Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
  • English, required.

Technical Skills

  • Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
  • Experience with school information systems (SIS).

Physical Demands

  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
  • Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
  • Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
  • Level of vision, hearing, speaking required

Other Requirements

  • Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
  • Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.

Salary Range (per year based on the education and experience)

$60,000.00 – $90,000.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

7 hours per week

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