Elementary Music Teacher

Reporting Responsibilities: Report to the Principal (Academic Administrator).

Qualifications:

• Possess a love for Christ and students.

• Have a vital, growing relationship with Christ.

• Are a regular member of their local church.

• Agree wholeheartedly to the FIA Statement of Faith.

• Hold or pursuing appropriate professional credential, certification, and degree.

• Teaching experience appropriate to assignment.

Essential Functions

The teacher shall:

Academic:

• Teach classes and courses as assigned following FIA adopted curriculum

• Plan using unit/semester/quarterly plans and objectives.

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to his/her potential.

• Utilize best practices teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the philosophy.

• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

• Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.

Professional:

• Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.

• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.

• Cooperate with administration in implementing policies and procedures governing the school.

• Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

• Prioritize FIA responsibilities above outside ministry commitments.

• Be on time and present on campus from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on school or inservice days.

• Respond to correspondence in a timely manner.

• Know and comply with the school practices as stated in the faculty handbook and student-parent handbook.

• Manage and update data on school software (T: drive and Curriculum Trak online) in a timely manner.

• Work within the supervision, evaluation and professional development framework to maintain an attitude of professional growth and lifelong learning.

• Attend and participate in assigned meetings, curriculum and professional development and accreditation work.

• Attend and participate in scheduled in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher meetings.

Spiritual

• Demonstrate Christ-like role model to students and their parents.

• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.

Interpersonal

• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.

• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating them with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.

• Follow Christian principles in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

• Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.

Supplemental Functions

The teacher shall:

• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.

• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.

• Perform any other duties as agreed upon with the Executive Team.