Description
- Music teacher for grades 5-8, each class is divided into girls and boys per grade (4 classes total)
- Good vocal skills (should have vocal training and know how to develop young voices to sing in a natural, unforced manner)
- Ability to manage and engage a classroom effectively.
- Teach basic theory, e.g. counting, note values , time signatures, solfège and basic sight reading.
- Incorporate some music history and famous composers within the context of the music being taught.
- Be able to teach the Catholic standard hymns and Gregorian chants to each class
- Prepare the students for weekly school Masses.
- Organize the Christmas Program and Spring Concert. ( The Christmas program is in the form of Lessons and Carols, and the Spring program tends toward folk songs, classic musical theater and age appropriate songs.)
- Develop and deliver a curriculum that fulfills the Classical education ethos.
- Classroom assistant for Schola Carmeli (school choral group)
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
- BA required, BA or higher in music performance or education preferred.
- Previous work as a music teacher preferred.
- Interested candidates should submit a letter and resume to Charlotte Lansberg (email address above.)
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Therese Carmelite Catholic School (Alhambra)
1106 East Alhambra Road
Alhambra, CA 91801
clansberg@sainttheresecarmeliteschool.com