PBCA Music Teacher K-8th Grades - Lake Park Campus at Palm Beach Christian Academy – Lake Park, Florida

Palm Beach Christian Academy School - Music Teacher - Lake Park Campus

Are you seeking a position at a fast-growing private Classical Christian School? We are seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to join our education team at our Lake Park Campus. PBCA is part of Family Church - a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida.

School Music Teacher - 10-month position

Position Overview

As a school education professional, you will help shape future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth. This position implements a classical Christian curriculum that involves a love for ancient wisdom, instilling virtue, connecting Christ to every subject, and developing world- class rhetorical skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with their team and director to create a vibrant classical school culture in assemblies, chapels, and in the classroom.

Reports to the School Administration

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong Christian faith and values and acknowledgement of the School’s Statement of Faith and Staff Leadership Covenant.
• Bachelor’s Degree in subject matter or bachelor’s degree with Teaching Certificate in subject area preferred or evidence of enrollment in an accredited college/university in completing a state approved teacher preparation program within three years of date of hire or in the field experience.
• Knowledge of Music curriculum and the ability to implement it.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and Administration.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Must pass drug test and Level 2 background check.

Skills

• Communication both written and oral.
• Decision making.
• Commitment to school’s vision and mission.
• Classroom leadership.
• Organization.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Flexible.
• Teamwork.
• Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.
• Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in the skills necessary to access information in all formats to both large groups and individual students.
• Write lesson plans and newsletters that meet the goals as set forth by Administration.
• Establishes and maintains and models standards for acceptable student behavior and religious beliefs, using appropriate techniques.
• Imparts the Family Church Christian vison, mission, and doctrinal beliefs to each student through curriculum and classroom routines to further the religious mission and beliefs of the church.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the music curriculum to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
• Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate variety of instructional needs.
• Evaluates each student’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding in relationship to the level being taught; communicates with homeroom teacher and Administration on individual student’s progress.
• Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music in relationship to the level being taught.
• Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by Administration.
• Provide a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Participate in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Complete all in-service hours on time.
• Turn in all required paperwork on time.
• Praying with students.
• Maintain appropriate records for students.
• Establishes and maintains standards for acceptable student behavior using appropriate techniques.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Coordinates music programs for school chapels.
• seasonal programs, and graduation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.
• Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
• Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.
• Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.
• Two weeks of school assigned vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Child enrollment tuition benefit.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.