Desert Christian Schools Hiring for High School Band Conductor & Choir Teacher Job at Tucson, AZ Full Time

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Faculty Member Job Description Summary:

The Desert Christian Performing Arts Director and Teacher is able to integrate biblical principles in his/her teaching, is proficient in his/her field, and has the desire to minister to the whole child. The Performing Arts Director and Teacher is responsible for the selection of the fall musical and spring play, as well as the coordination and production of both. The Performing Arts Director and Teacher will teach drama and other classes as assigned by the high school administrator.

Specific Job Duties:

● Responsible for preparing students for the DCHS fall musical

● Hire and recruit musicians for the fall musical orchestra; conduct the orchestra

● Select music for annual concerts

● Teach Band and Choir classes

● Hire rehearsal pianist

● Identify and submit instrument needs to the administrator for approval

● Assist the Performing Arts Director with casting and call back auditions for the Fall Musical

● Collaborate extensively with the Performing Arts Director

● Able to read music, piano preferred

● Develop skills in biblical integration throughout the curriculum and daily living

● Establish and maintain positive and regular communication with students and parents including posting grades and conducting parent-teacher conferences, as requested

● Be familiar with and adhere to all adopted school statements, scope and sequence, school handbooks, and curriculum guides

● Assess the learning of students and keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies of student academic work

● Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, faculty/staff, and administration

● Perform duties assigned by the administration including developing and maintaining curriculum documents, maintaining administrative records, and ensuring substitute plans are available

● Show professional knowledge and growth through continued study and attendance of appropriate conferences and workshops

● Work as a team member with other faculty/staff, maintaining a supportive and encouraging relationship with other teachers, and assisting in the development/implementation of programs/processes to enhance the school’s overall program

● Coordinate off-campus learning experiences

● Effectively represent the school, its program, policies, and philosophy to the community

● Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

● Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence in the curriculum guide, and create effective daily lesson plans

● Work collaboratively with Exceptional Student Services to provide effective education for individual student needs

● Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Education: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations