Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher

pstrongJob Title/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;": Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher/span strongFLSA Status:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" Contracted exempt/span/p pstrongReports To: /strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;Principal/span strongDate:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" July 2025/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongPrimary Purpose:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" To form students academically, emotionally, and spiritually while instilling a love for others, for God, and for their Catholic faith. /spanspan style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/spanspan style="font-weight: 400;"As an Elementary School Music Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students, developing and implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and providing guidance and support to students./spanspan style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ol lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Plan, prepare and deliver music/classroom lesson plans and instructional materials thatnbsp; facilitate active and /spanengaged learning. Plans and materials must be in accordance with established school, Diocesan, and Iowa standards.nbsp;/li /ol ol start="2" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Plan a balanced music program including preparing and leading the spring and winter musical performances and /spanmusic for student participation in weekly liturgies./li /ol ol start="3" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Provide basic vocal instruction for a variety of musical styles, while introducing students to simple music concepts, /spansuch as beat, rhythm and pitch, as well as how to read musical notes and symbols.nbsp;/li /ol ol start="4" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline /spanin accordance with the rules, protocols, and disciplinary systems of the school./li /ol ol start="5" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update necessary records /spanaccurately and completely as required by Iowa law, Diocesan policies, and school guidelines. Prepare additional reports as required or requested./li /ol ol start="6" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Actively participate in professional development activities, teacher and school meetings, parent meetings, and /spanother required activities as governed by the teacherrsquo;s contract./li /ol ol start="7" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Visibly engage in the school community by attending student events, concerts, sporting events and other /spanextracurricular activities./li /ol ol start="8" lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability /spanbackgrounds./li /ol pnbsp;/p pstrongCollaborative Relationships:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" Interacts extensively with the following:/span/p ul lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Teachers, staff, and educational colleagues/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Parents, school supporters and stakeholders/span/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongKnowledge, Skills, Experience Required or Preferred:/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required./span/p ul lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Bachelorrsquo;s degree in Education with an elementary music endorsement./span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others./span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Must have the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis./span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Perform all other related work delegated or required by contract to accomplish the objectives of the total school /spanprogram./li /ul ul lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology./span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, Diocese, and state./span/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongPhysical and Cognitive Requirements:nbsp;/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Active work: the physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.nbsp; While performing this job the staff member must be able to:/span/p ul lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time within the classroom and school/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Speak, hear, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or /spancontrols; some light lifting may be required./li /ul pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Duties may require travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend meetings.nbsp; Although work is performed primarily under inside environmental conditions, the required travel may result in temporary exposure to outside environmental conditions.nbsp; Regular driving and valid driverrsquo;s license are required.nbsp; Duties require a wide range of intellectual and practical problem-solving skills and comprehension of complex concepts.nbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"This position will remain open until filled./span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongTo apply/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;", please email Principal Tyler Horkey, /spana href="mailto:thorkey@spencersacredheart.com"span style="font-weight: 400;"thorkey@spencersacredheart.com/span/aspan style="font-weight: 400;" with the following:/span/p ol lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Cover Letter/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"3 Letters of Recommendation/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;"Resume and License/span/li /ol pbr /br /br /br //p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.nbsp; They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in the position described and may be supplemented or amended as necessary.nbsp; In addition, I understand that this employer is an entity owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City.nbsp; Given that the Diocese is a religious organization whose mission is the promulgation of Catholic teachings and ideals, I agree, to be respectful of the Catholic Church and its teachings and to comply with the moral standards of the Roman Catholic Church. I will refrain from any conduct or lifestyle that is in contradiction to Catholic social doctrine or morals including, but not limited to: cohabitation outside of marriage; sexual activity outside of wedlock; same-sex sexual activity; use of abortion; use of surrogate mother; advocacy (defined as presenting or promoting as acceptable) for conduct, lifestyle, positions, policies, programs, causes or movements in contradiction to Catholic social doctrine or morals; and/or flagrant deceit or dishonesty.nbsp;/span/p pbr style="font-weight: 400;" /br style="font-weight: 400;" /br //p