Long Term Substitute Elementary Music Teacher

We need you to share your talents and skills with our students!

The Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools has a wonderful opportunity to join our family at St. Lambert and Holy Spirit Elementary School as a music teacher. Apply today to work in a supportive, faith-based culture with engaged colleagues.

Our Mission desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the Core Values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity.

Location:

Holy Spirit and St. Lambert Elementary Schools

Job Description:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
• Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Provide student supervision and discipline
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
• Conducts rehearsals and performances demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music.
• Provide music ministry at Mass, as assigned by school
• Work to produce performances of high musical quality for the school and community in which groups are well-disciplined and make a good appearance
• Christmas Concert and/or Spring Concert as assigned by school
• Provide opportunities to participate in school, local and regional competitions, contests and events
• Direct the liturgical choir, including rehearsals and performances, as assigned by school
• Selects and places purchase orders for required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Member of the South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or higher in K-12 music education from an accredited institution
• State certification with K-12 vocal music authorization
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Piano proficiency and/or other instruments preferred
• General understanding of Catholic liturgy of the Mass
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-motivated with high energy

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today so you can be considered for this career!