Elementary Piano Instructor & Music Accompanist
Christian Academy School System
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Christian Academy School System is seeking a talented, Christ-centered Elementary Piano Instructor & Music Accompanist to join our Indiana campus in New Albany. The role includes piano instruction during the school day, accompanying performances, and assisting in preschool worship, with the School of the Arts involved.
The ideal candidate will foster musical growth in students, differentiate lessons for varied skill levels, collaborate with the Arts leadership, communicate with parents, and
Qualifications
- Strong piano proficiency with sight-reading and accompaniment.
- Ability to teach piano to children of varying ages and skill levels.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to Christian education and the mission of Christian Academy.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging piano instruction to elementary students during the school day.
- Teach individual and/or group piano lessons through the School of the Arts.
- Develop students' musical skills including technique, literacy, sight-reading, and performance.
- Differentiate instruction to meet needs of beginning through advanced students.
- Prepare students for recitals, performances, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with School of the Arts leadership to grow the piano program.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress.
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Job description
Christian Academy School System Christian Academy - Indiana Campus - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Part-Time | 10-Month Position
Location: Christian Academy of Indiana - New Albany, IN
Christian Academy of Indiana is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and Christ-centered pianist to join our music team. This individual will provide piano instruction during the elementary school day and through our School of the Arts, accompany student performances and school programs, and assist in leading preschool worship.
The ideal candidate will have a heart for children, a passion for music education, and a desire to help students discover and develop their God-given musical talents.
Piano Instruction & School of the Arts
Provide engaging piano instruction to elementary students during the school day.
Teach individual and/or group piano lessons through Christian Academy's School of the Arts.
Develop students' musical skills, including technique, music literacy, sight-reading, and performance.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of beginning through advanced students.
Prepare students for recitals, school performances, and other musical opportunities.
Collaborate with School of the Arts leadership to strengthen and grow the piano program.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and performance opportunities.
Accompaniment & Student Performances
Accompany student choirs, soloists, and ensembles during rehearsals and performances as assigned.
Assist music teachers with preparing students for concerts, chapel programs, musical productions.
Support student performances by providing musical direction, rehearsal assistance, and accompaniment.
Participate in designated school concerts, recitals, and occasional evening performances scheduled in advance.
Preschool Worship
Assist in leading engaging, age-appropriate preschool worship experiences.
Collaborate with preschool teachers and leadership to select and prepare worship music.
Encourage children to participate joyfully through singing, movement, and interactive worship.
Help students develop a love for worship and an understanding of praising God through music.
Demonstrate a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian education.
Model Christ-like character, patience, encouragement, and professionalism.
Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into instruction and relationships.
Encourage students to use their musical gifts to glorify God.
Support Christian Academy's mission, Statement of Faith, and spiritual values.
Required
Strong piano proficiency, including sight-reading and accompaniment.
Ability to teach piano to children of varying ages and skill levels.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to Christian education and the mission of Christian Academy.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Piano Performance, or a related field.
Experience teaching individual and group piano lessons.
Experience accompanying student choirs, soloists, or musical productions.
Experience supporting children's worship or church music ministry.
Ability to improvise, transpose, and adapt musical selections.
This is a part-time, 10-month position with responsibilities during the regular school day and additional instructional opportunities through the School of the Arts. The schedule will include designated piano instruction, accompaniment responsibilities, preschool worship, and occasional performances or special events.
The instructor will work collaboratively with school administration, the music department, preschool leadership, and other piano teachers on staff.
At Christian Academy of Indiana, we believe every child is uniquely created by God with gifts and talents to develop for His glory. Through music instruction, performance, and worship, we seek to cultivate students who grow in skill, confidence, creativity, and faith.
Position Type: Part-time 10 Months Partial Benefits- Renee Janocik
- 700 South English Station Road
- Louisville,, Kentucky 40245
- Phone: (502) 753-4566
- Email: Rjanocik@caschools.us
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