Music Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification (or ability to obtain one).
• Proficiency in a variety of band instruments and ensemble conducting.
• Prior experience teaching music or working with school-age students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Music programs.
• Familiarity with music theory, composition, and digital music tools.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
• Organized.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to manage time well and keep records and gradebook up to date.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, support the team, and mission of the school.
• Comprehensive knowledge and strong ability to share and build your skills with interested youth, surpassing standards, innovating curriculum, while implementing best instructional practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and build positive relationships with students.
• Proficiency with instructional technology tools (i.e., Google Classroom).

Certifications and Training:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.

Mental / Physical Tasks:

• Talking
• Listening
• Standing
• Walking
• Grasping/holding
• Lifting/carrying
• Using office equipment, stapler, telephone, etc.
• Using personal computer
• Sitting
• Bending
• Pushing and pulling
• Reading and comprehending
• Seeing

Working Conditions

• All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the principal in the exercise of the principal’s ministry and obligations to the school.
• The school is an at-will employer.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco free.
• May be required to use personal or school vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the school to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
• Must maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.

Employee Certification
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.
Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.