Instructor - Music jobs in Altoona, PA

Lock Haven Catholic School is looking for dynamic educators with strong interpersonal skills, experience with differentiating instruction, and are well-versed in the Catholic Faith for anticipated job openings in the 2024-2025 school year.

The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Schools are known for fostering the ideal learning environment, where faculty and students have the opportunity to achieve academic excellence through a combination of rigor and innovation.

There is currently a need for Music Teacher.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Maintains the Catholicity of the school.
-Instructs classes that incorporate a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
-Creates a classroom environment that is healthy, safe, and conducive to learning.
-Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of plans.
-Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
-Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
-Establishes and communicates clear objectives.
-Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
-Implements the Diocesan philosophy of education and instructional goals.
-Manages and monitors student behavior.
-Assesses students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
-Identifies students with learning differences with the assistance of school personnel, the Intermediate Unit and/or local LEA guidance under the direction of the school principal.
-Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking all necessary and reasonable precautions.
-Maintains records according to law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
-Assists the administration with implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
-Responds to and assists with student, staff, parental, and public inquiries in a timely manner.
-Possesses and exhibits extensive knowledge of content area, district curriculum, methodology, resources, and related technology.
-Participates in ongoing professional development.
-Establishes open communication with parents/guardians.
-Completes Basic Catechist Program.
-All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church.
-Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan and state requirements.
-Knowledge of basic music theory, mass hymns, and holiday/seasonal programs preferred.
-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
-Experience with online grading and record-keeping systems.
-Familiarity with PowerSchool.

WORKING CONDITIONS
-FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
-Work Status: Full-Time/Part-Time
-Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
-Work Schedule: According to school schedule as directed by the principal.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person