Music Teacher

Music Teacher Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic School

Reports To: Principal

Salary: $40,000 – $60,000

Purpose of the Position:

Our vision is to maintain a faculty that is academically gifted and in full pursuit of intellectual

interests because these habits can positively influence students who are by nature looking for

intellectual and moral leaders to follow. The Music Teacher is a qualified professional educator

who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Charleston. The

teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal in consultation with the pastor and

the diocesan Office of Human Resources. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and

procedures of the local school and the Diocese of Charleston. The teacher cooperates with the

principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education

and helps build a Catholic culture in the school, ordered towards discipleship.

We seek dynamic teachers who desire to contribute to an engaging and joyful school culture

and lead young children in academic and spiritual formation. The successful candidate must

have a passion for Catholic education, which is matched by their love of teaching and forming

elementary school students in the Catholic faith. The ideal candidate will be willing to teach an

array of subjects within the disciplines of natural science and mathematics, classical languages

(Greek and Latin), literature, history, choral music, art history, studio art, drama, dance,philosophy, and theology. The assigned teaching load will vary depending on the aptitude of the

candidate and the school’s needs.

Position Details:

Essential Dispositions:

The teacher has a passion for:

1. 2. Sharing the person of Jesus Christ, the Logos, with students every day through their

teaching and personal life witness.

Teaching curriculum from the heart of the Church to help form students in a Christian

way of seeing reality (Catholic worldview).

Essential Duties:

The duties of the Music Teacher will include but are not limited to:

Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;

Design and implement comprehensive music curricula tailored to PreK-8th grade

students, incorporating various musical styles and activities;

Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives,

policies, and procedures of the Catholic school;

Provide grade appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the school,

including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student’s

performance;

Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;

Maintain required training, certification and/or credentialing;

Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;

Participate in all Diocese of Charleston in-service and training programs, and participate

in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and

initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;

Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;

Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities,

and projects;

Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records in accordance with local

school policies and procedures;

Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;

Participate in annual performance review based upon the implementation of the

essential duties of the Elementary School Teacher;

Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general

school matters.

Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students.

Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters;

Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree highly preferred.

Preference given to candidates who are fully initiated Catholics in the communion of the

Catholic Church.

Valid South Carolina Provisional Certificate or Standard Certificate is required. Those

with a transferable out-of-state teaching certificate must attain a South Carolina teaching

certificate before the first day of school in August. The school may make exceptions to

these state certification requirements for completion or progress toward programs that

provide rigorous professional teacher preparation, complemented by essential religious,

doctrinal, and apostolic formation suitable for Catholic educators. Examples of

acceptable alternatives include the Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program

(CEFC) of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE), the Certified Master

Classical Teacher Apprenticeship (CiRCE Apprenticeship) of the Center for Independent

Research on Classical Education (CiRCE), and the Teacher Certification Program (TCP)

of the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS).

Minimum of 5-7 years of professional teaching experience is preferred. Highly favored

are candidates who are graduates of a liberal arts program such as are offered at

Thomas Aquinas College, St. John’s College, Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts,

and Wyoming Catholic College. Candidates from liberal arts honors colleges such as

those at Belmont Abbey College or Baylor University are also encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the renewal of Catholic liberal arts schools

preferred.

Depending on the discipline, applicants with the following background are highly desired:

Music: Training in vocal pedagogy, piano/organ skills, and sacred music, with familiarity

in Gregorian chant, African American spirituals, sacred polyphony, and traditional

English hymnody. Facility in French and Latin language desirable.

Theology: Be fully rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and fidelity to Church

teaching. The applicant should understand how a comprehensive Catholic worldview

permeates the classroom environment and is committed to upholding the Tradition of the

Church, holding fast to the deposit of faith, and living as a witness to Christ.Competencies and Skills:

Effective supervisory skills;

Effective listening and verbal communication skills;

Must have the necessary background and training in elementary education methods and

subject areas;

Must have understanding of child development skills necessary to relate to the students

being taught;

Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a

classroom;

Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration;

Sound judgment and decision-making skills;

Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures;

Positive references and recommendations;

Successfully pass a criminal background check.

To Apply:

Send your resume to Brinton@solrcc.com, or call

817-925-5658 for more information.