Part-time Elementary Music Teacher

Job Title: Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher FLSA Status: Contracted exempt

Reports To: Principal Date: July 2025

Primary Purpose: To form students academically, emotionally, and spiritually while instilling a love for others, for God, and for their Catholic faith. 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.

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, prepare and deliver music/classroom lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaged learning. Plans and materials must be in accordance with established school, Diocesan, and Iowa standards.

2. Plan a balanced music program including preparing and leading the spring and winter musical performances and music for student participation in weekly liturgies.

3. Provide basic vocal instruction for a variety of musical styles, while introducing students to simple music concepts, such as beat, rhythm and pitch, as well as how to read musical notes and symbols.

5. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Provide a variety of materials and resources for use in educational and classroom activities; prepare classroom as needed for related activities.

6. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and

procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules, protocols, and disciplinary

systems of the school.

8. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and evaluate student's

performance and development, using information to adjust teaching strategies and provide appropriate feedback to students and monitor their use of materials and

equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

10. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update necessary records accurately and completely as required by Iowa law, Diocesan

policies, and school guidelines. Prepare additional reports as required or requested.

11. Actively participate in professional development activities, teacher and school meetings, parent meetings, and other required activities as governed by the teacher’s contract.

12. Visibly engage in the school community by attending student events, concerts, sporting events and other extracurricular activities.

13. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural,

economic, and ability backgrounds.

Collaborative Relationships: Interacts extensively with the following:

• Teachers, staff, and educational colleagues
  
• Parents, school supporters and stakeholders
  

Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required or Preferred:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor�s degree in Education with an elementary music endorsement.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
  

others.

• Must have the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
  
• Perform all other related work delegated or required by contract to accomplish the
  

objectives of the total school program.

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
  
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, Diocese, and state.
  

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

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. While performing this job the staff member must be able to:

• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time within the classroom and school
  
• Speak, hear, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using proper
  

grammar and vocabulary

• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the
  

ability to focus vision

• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate
  

tools, computers, and/or controls; some light lifting may be required.

Duties may require travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend meetings. Although work is performed primarily under inside environmental conditions, the required travel may result in temporary exposure to outside environmental conditions. Regular driving and valid driver’s license are required. Duties require a wide range of intellectual and practical problem-solving skills and comprehension of complex concepts.

This position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please email Principal Tyler Horkey, with the following:

1. Cover Letter

2. 3 Letters of Recommendation

4. Resume and License

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Work Location: In person