KICS is USA fully accredited K – 12 distinctively North American Christian school, is seeking a secondary music teacher for the academic year 2024 – 2025. Classes may include instrumental music (such as band), music appreciation, and other elective classses as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Passion for serving God in the context of education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, Instrumental Music or equivalent 

Responsibilities: 

• Teach skills and instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music to secondary students. 
• Plan a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allocated time. 
• Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students. 
• Encourage students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Cooperate with school leadership in providing musical programs for school related activities and community functions. Prepares at least two public concerts per school year.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provides frequent feedback to students.
• Recognize potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of the Student With Interventions team. 
• Teach other foundation or elective classes (i.e. guitar, Music in technology, bible, health… as needed) 
• Provide detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and expectations regarding classroom organization, procedures, and individual student needs. 
• Make minor instrument repairs. 
• In collaboration with school leadership, manage budget and submit orders for band program

Professional Characteristics: 

• Teache from a Christ-centered worldview 
• Effectively collaborate in team settings 
• Demonstrate superb communication skills 
• Articulate high expectations with students and parents 
• Show a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Utilize technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents 
• Exhibit a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self discipline 
• Interact with people in a culturally intelligent manner 
• Live out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students 

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