25 Middle Instrumental Music Teacher
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
- Milwaukee, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Authentic Christian faith integration that puts kids first in all that we do
- Exceptional academics-Since its inception, Aug Prep has exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations on ALL state report cards.
- High expectations for students and staff
- Outstanding resources and facilities, including 1:1 technology, a massive sports complex and two swimming pools
- A focus on the whole child - mind, body and soul - through the arts, athletics and more
- Hold the primary responsibility for the social, emotional, and academic development of their students while acknowledging their individual needs and development.
- Ensure that all students receive a high-quality educational experience resulting in high student achievement.
- Serve as the cultural and spiritual model for their students, always interacting respectfully and striving to demonstrate God’s love to their students and families.
- Develop curriculum and instructional strategies to provide individualized and small group instruction by adapting the approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Use academic data to modify both whole and small-group instruction in order to best meet the needs of their students.
- Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records in a timely fashion in order to prepare progress reports.
- Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals; develop strategies for individual education plans as needed.
- Integrate technology and student learning styles into instruction.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members.
- Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings/professional development (collaborative planning time teams, etc.), formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/in-services in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
- Maintain positive and productive relationships, focused on collective problem-solving processes, in order to create, support, and sustain an environment conducive to optimal learning.
- Teach knowledge and skills in music, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Directors, including general music class for elementary and instrumental music for middle school students.
- Develop and drive, in partnership with the elementary and high school music teachers, the pathway for music education and growth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers in planning a balanced arts education program.
- Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of general music, music composition, and instrument playing..
- Incorporate elements of world music and multi-cultural music experiences into the classroom such that students understand and appreciate the role of music in history and culture.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the music education areas.
- Evaluate each pupil’s growth in music skills, knowledge, and appreciation for music.
- Select and requisition uniforms, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Maintain control of storage and use of the school-owned property.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Plan music for weekly chapel services in accompaniment with staff chapel team
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with school guidelines.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve attitude and learning problems.
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Perform other duties, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.
- A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
- Bachelor's Degree (Master’s degree in Education a plus).
- Participating member of a local Church.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and organization development; able to balance a focus on big-picture priorities while not losing sight of the annual goals and objectives.
- Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
- Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity. and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.