Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree; valid Georgia professional certification in Music Education.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Job Description:

Physical Requirements: 

Lifting and transporting boxes not exceeding 20 pounds; ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; excellent hearing abilities; ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another

• Teaching music at an appropriate instructional level and ensuring each student's progress by as much individualization as possible.
• Presenting concerts and programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the local school and community.   
• Establishing a positive classroom climate and effectively managing music instruction within that environment.
• Effectively planning for music instruction using knowledge of subject matter as well as knowledge of the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth process of students.
• Selecting music and music materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance and which will contribute to the development of the student's understanding and appreciation of music.
• Providing content development that is both teacher-focused and student focused
• Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress
• Supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Managing the learning environment
• Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
• Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues
• Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students
• Scheduling conferences according to school policies
• Conducting assigned classes at scheduled times
• Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers
• Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Demonstrating accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implementing designated curriculum
• Maintaining lesson plans as required by school policy
• Assigning reasonable tasks and homework for students
• Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess
• Showing support and high esteem for MPCS
• Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
• Modeling appropriate Christian behavior in speech and actions
• Any other duties as assigned

Send resumes to:

Jodee Foster
Human Resources Manager
Mount Paran Christian School
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw Georgia 30152
jfoster@mtparanschool.com