Music Teacher
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POSITION: MUSIC TEACHER
HOURS: FULL-TIME
REPORT TO: PRINCIPAL
ABOUT PRICHARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Prichard Prep is a small Christian elementary school in Whistler, AL who helps children develop a strong academic foundation, with the goal of these children eventually attending college and becoming Mobile’s future leaders. The founding principle of Prichard Prep was to serve children whose parents could not afford tuition at other private schools in Mobile by providing them a heavily discounted tuition rate. Since many of the children at Prichard Prep come from unstable homes, employees at the school strive to provide a loving, compassionate, encouraging, Christian environment to help these children develop character and learn how to grow maturely. Prayer is central at Prichard Prep, and most employees consider their job at Prichard Prep to be a ministry, helping God’s children achieve success. Prichard Prep has many loyal supporters in the Mobile community who see this organization as an investment in Mobile’s future economic development and long-term improvement of the quality of life for all its citizens.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Teaches general music to PreK4-5th grade including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble.
● Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
● Plans, rehearses, and directs students in three musical programs for school and community.
● Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
● Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
● Develops and refines music curriculum based on Prichard Preparatory School standards of creating, performing, and responding.
● Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances.
● Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute.
● Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
● Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
● Cooperation with Head of School and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
● Minimum BA in Music or Music Education
● Strong instrumental skills, including piano accompaniment
QUALIFICATIONS
● Must have a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
● Minimum BA in Music or Music Education.
● Requires a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, follow instructions, and use independent judgment.
● Must have the ability and skills to operate microcomputers and standard office. equipment, communicate clearly with the public and employees, work well with others, adhere to confidentiality policies, and organize and maintain accurate records.
● Must be well groomed and have good grammar and spelling ability.
● Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school or have GED equivalent.
● Must have knowledge of computer programs including spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word or equivalent word processing and Outlook)
● Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism regarding assignments and workplace matters.
● Must provide own or have access to appropriate transportation to meet position requirements.
REQUIREMENT:
● Applicants selected for the position must undergo an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by Prichard Preparatory School and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law.
