Our teachers challenge students to excel in learning and character development through interactive, teacher-led instruction. They are committed to learning, demonstrating, and implementing our unique classical curriculum and instructional methods to maximize educational achievement for all students.
LCCA is seeking a role or combination of roles for a classroom music teacher in the middle and high school as well as a director for middle school and high school band, orchestra, and choir. We are open to discussing a variety of possible options for filling these roles, whether it be part-time or full-time positions. Options will be considered during the interview process.
This is a salaried, exempt position with a 10-month work schedule and base standard hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm daily. Salary will be set annually on a performance-based schedule. Teachers will report to the Principal.
Specific Responsibilities
Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission, and philosophy of the school, and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts in students.
Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students, and making the subject matter meaningful to students.
Engaging every student in grade level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance and intellectual and moral development.
Listening and interacting effectively with students, parents, colleagues, leadership, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
Developing and implementing a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans.
Using formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifying instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
Using appropriate technology for record keeping, assessment, and evaluation.
Providing students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
Developing and maintaining a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, kindness, support, and inquiry.
Modeling and reinforcing good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility.
Seeking and participating in personal professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor''s degree from a fully accredited college or university.
Possession of, or current eligibility for and ability to obtain, Wisconsin DPI licensure for the level and/or subject area to be taught prior to starting employment.
Demonstrated competency in music education.
Experience directing middle/high school band, orchestra, and choir
LCCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.