Part-time Music Teacher - BRAVE Academy Westminster - #1411603

Summary

I. Summary of the position:

BRAVE Academy Mission Statement: To provide an excellent classical Christian education which challenges young BRAVE Warriors for courageous kingdom advancement.

Position Summary

Grammar Level Music Teacher will work closely with the Head of School and/or

School Principal to provide an excellent classical and Christian education

founded upon a biblical worldview which equip students to live purposefully and

intelligently in service to God and others. All Faculty and Staff are employed by

BRAVE Church. Therefore, regular attendance and participation in BRAVE

Sunday services, First Tuesday service, etc. are required.

II. Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Integrates biblical truth across all subjects and disciplines.
• Demonstrates consistent application and implementation of classical pedagogy within the classroom, including poetry, chants, jingles, and song.
• Collaborates through weekly faculty meetings and seeks assistance and direction from Head of School as needed.
• Understands grade level course scope and sequence and materials, including curricular pacing and implementation.
• Establishes and maintains a well-organized and beautiful classical classroom that follows provided guidelines.
• Collaborates with other faculty ensuring alignment and consistency in pacing, grading, behavior systems, projects, and special events within the grade level.
• Proactively initiates regular communication with each family that emphasizes relationship building.
• Informs and educates parents in the classical Christian education model as opportunities arise.
• Maintains an open line of communication between parents and colleagues; when concerns arise with members of the community, they are handled scripturally by going directly to the individuals involved.
• Cultivates relationships with students, modeling and assisting them through the peacemaking process as needed.
• Trains students in character, manners and respect, organization, and management and care of property.
• Establishes manageable classroom routines to accomplish basic tasks, such as taking attendance, homework collection, daily cleaning schedules, materials storage, and distribution, etc.
• Fully embraces, trains, implements, and always enforces the published behavioral expectations inside and outside of the classroom.
• Collaborates with the head of School when handling student struggles and concerns regarding discipline.
• Consults with Head of School regarding struggling students; brainstorms possible classroom interventions, implements recommended next steps for progress, and follows published guidelines.
  
  

Academic Support Policy

• Works with Head of School to ensure proper documentation of student and parent concerns.
• Guides and effectively utilizes school information system (SIS) to enhance instruction.
• Utilizes BRAVE Academy SIS gradebooks and maintains up-to-date course homepages as a communication direct link to families.
• Employs a variety of techniques, in addition to formal evaluation, to measure a student’s progress.
• Ensures that report cards are an accurate reflection of teacher's professionalism by accurately communicating a student's performance, ability, and character.
• Creates weekly lesson plans that synchronize with the course scope and sequence and objectives provided by the Academy; plans must be accessible to the administration at any time through BRAVE Academy SIS.
• Commits to systematically completing all assigned subject material for their grade level.
• Provides detailed substitute plans when needed.
• Follows all published Academy policies found in the Employee Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Completes additional assigned duties, including but not limited to lunch, recess, carline, and homeroom supervision.
• Participates in faculty morning prayer and devotions.
• Attends required faculty meetings and in-service training.
• Contributes to all-school evening events such as Back-to-School Night, Recitation Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Works closely with the Head of School on professional development plan.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Head of School or other member of executive leadership.
  
  

III. Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, confidence and motivational skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, thirst for learning, and openness for professional growth.
• Demonstrates a thorough grasp and commitment to BRAVE Academy mission and vision.
• Understands and follows all published school policies.
• Loves the subject matter, students, and the toil of the day.
• Dependable, teachable spirit.
• Cooperative team player.
  
  

IV. Qualifications And Physical Requirements

• Expertise and experience in specified grade level.
• Skilled in applying and integrating a biblical worldview across all subjects.
• Proficient in using classical pedagogy in the classroom.
• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs. on occasion.
  
  

V. Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Heart of a servant
• Fun/enjoyable
• Organizational skills
• Must share the vision of BRAVE to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion
  
  

VI. Employee possesses and exhibits the following core values in their daily life:

• Bold in Faith, Resolute in Identity, Authentic in Relationships, Virtuous in Character, Engaged in Mission
• Love for God & People
• Work Ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church