Music and Choir Teacher

Music and Choir Teacher

Employee Type: Part-time (approx. 20 hours/week)      

Date Prepared: 1/30/2025

Reports To: Principal

OVERVIEW: The Music and Choir Teacher provides instruction in music and choir for students in kindergarten through 12 grade as a core component of a robust classical, Christian education. He/she helps students gain an appreciation for music styles and music history, especially the major classical periods. He/she helps students to achieve basic vocal proficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide multigrade instruction in music appreciation and choir
• Implement music/music appreciation curriculum
• Provide an introductory historical and auditory survey of the history of music from the 1500s to present
• Teach 4-8 choir songs per academic year, with an emphasis on intonation, tone, stance, presentation, and overall vocal polish; perform choir pieces twice annually at ACA’s recitations
• Maintain discipline, order, and joy in the classroom at all times
• Maintain up-to-date quarterly plans and lesson plans
• Participate in ACA’s Master Teacher Development program or other required staff development; attend staff development meetings
• Lead by example; model school values and desired culture
• Coordinate music performance components at special school events throughout the year (e.g. Christmas Concert, Recitation, Exordium)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree; Two or more years of experience in music instruction; Passion for educating students in music appropriate to student ages; Proficiency with one or more musical instruments; Basic knowledge of other instruments; Interest in and knowledge of music history, especially the major classical periods; Ability to work well with a variety of constituencies (fellow staff, children, parents); Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills; Commitment to classical Christian education and the ACA mission; Evidence of mature Chrisitan faith and ability to affirm ACA Statement of Faith and Employee Standards of Conduct; Love for students and a desire to serve them through music education.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• $25,000-30,000 annual salary depending on experience, qualifications, and teaching load
• PTO and Sick Leave days (based upon percentage of a full time teacher, which is 4 and 5 days respectively)
• Partially sponsored health and dental insurance plans (if employed 20+ hours)
• Employee Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University 
• Reduced tuition and enrollment fees for dependents