Band Teacher

Christian Unified Schools Of San Di; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Unified Schools Of San Di seeks a dedicated Band/Music teacher to lead the instrumental program for junior high and high school in El Cajon, CA. This full-time role emphasizes Bible-based instruction and active student development in band activities and performances.

The teacher will plan curricula for JH/HS bands, manage classroom discipline, and communicate progress to parents while modeling Christian beliefs in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess or will possess within the first year a teaching credential.
• Evidence of strong Christian faith and ability to model biblical values.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage junior high and high school instrumental music programs.
• Teach JH Band, Cadet Band, Crusader Band, HS Band, marching band and color guard.
• Plan lessons, assess students, and maintain attendance and progress records.
• Maintain a disciplined, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators; communicate with parents.

Skills

Instrumental music

Classroom management

Teaching

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential (ACSI/CA)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Christian Jr Sr High - El Cajon, CA 92019Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: EducationThe teacher is the primary instructor and caregiver to the students during the school day. The teacher stands in loco parentis while students are in the teachers care. The teacher is to model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions at all times, both on and off the job, to the students they teach.

Goal:

The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the Junior Home and High School level.
• Provide students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities including but not limited to Sporting events, Parades, Band Reviews, Field Show Competitions.
• Courses include JH Band, Cadet Band, Crusader Band, HS Band, Marching Band and Color Guard.
• Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequences scheduled by the district.
• Keep proper discipline in the classroom, on the school premises, or at school related events.
• Maintain a clean, well-ordered classroom.
• Plan broadly through the use of lesson plans and objectives.
• Plan a program of study that, focuses on the needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
• Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the districts philosophy.
• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, media, and technology.
• Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
• Prepare written course materials, students evaluations, and parental correspondence.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each students progress.
• Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and parent teacher fellowship meetings.
• Understand and implement the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.
• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.
• Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
• Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.
• Monitor and supervise, and at times, participate with students on school grounds throughout the school day including during recess, upon school commencement and dismissal.
• Assist students, teachers, administrators, and staff in obtaining emergency medical care.
• Supervise and attend assigned extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings.
• Cooperate with the Board and Administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the schools constituency and the general public.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

Relationships

• Reports to the CHS/CJHS Principal.
• Supervises student teachers, aides, volunteers, and students.
• Coordinates with other members of the CUSSD staff.

Physical Requirements to Fulfill the Essential Functions of this Job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, handle instruments, feel objects, tools, or controls, communicate verbally and electronically, reach with hands and arms, stand move throughout the campus, and drive. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Frequently required to life and/or exert force up to 50 pounds.

Buildings

Multi-Level Classrooms

Classrooms

Height of Chalkboards and Bulletin Boards

• Secondary teachers must be able to use electronic equipment, write on the boards and prepare bulletin boards between 4-7 feet in height so that students, particularly in the back of the room, can see the necessary information.

Able to See and Interact with Students

• Teachers in the school must have sufficient vision to allow for active supervision and interaction with students.

Teaching

• Teachers must be able to demonstrate lesson concepts using chalkboards, media, and hands-on materials.
• Teachers are required to prepare evaluation reports, fill in records, and on numerous occasions, communicate with parents in writing.
• Teachers must be computer literate.

Supervision

Indoor (classroom, play areas/gymnasium, etc.)

• Teachers must be able to actively supervise students within the classroom or in the gymnasium area for indoor recess. On occasion, elementary faculty should participate with students in organized games and activities.

Outdoor (playground, sports field, lunch areas, etc.)

• Teachers must be able to supervise students in their classroom, on the playground, and during lunch. Teachers must also supervise students at the closing of each day as students are dismissed.

Emergencies

Summoning Help

• A teacher must be able to quickly summon help when an emergency arises, including but not limited to, in the classroom, gymnasium, on the playground, or during a field trip or school sponsored activity.

Applying Emergency First Aid

• Teachers are required to render minimal first aid to students who may be injured while in the classroom, gymnasium, on the playground, or away on a field trip or school sponsored activity.

Duty of Care

• A teacher must be able to undertake his/her duties in such manner as to fulfill the standard of care toward the students required by law of CUSSD.

Qualifications

1. Profess Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
2. Believe that the Bible is Gods Word and is authoritative on all matters of which it speaks.
3. Model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions toward others, including a commitment to God's Biblical standards for conduct. Luke 6:40.
4. Endorse and comport with the CUSSD Articles of Faith & Staff Code of Ethics.
5. Place Christ and His Word at the center of knowledge and learning.
6. Possess spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to train up a child in the way he should go.
7. Possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
8. Possess or will possess within the first year of CUSSD employment an ACSI temporary teacher certification.
9. Retain state issued teacher credentials, or
10. Possess or will possess within five years of CUSSD employment commencement a current valid state-issued teaching credential.
11. Exceptional oral and written communication.