Opening - PT Music Teacher

Position Type: Preschool – 6th Grade Music Teacher
Standard Hours: 16-20 hours / week
Scheduled Days: 2 days / week

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School (SGGCS) is a STEM certified Catholic School in Bluffton, SC, serving grades Preschool to 6th Grade. We are located in the heart of Bluffton within the Diocese of Charleston. St. Gregory the Great is a welcoming, diverse, and faith-filled community that has been igniting the faith, minds, and dreams of our students since 2006. The school currently serves 188 students.

We are seeking an energetic, inspiring, and passionate Music Teacher who desires to work in a supportive faith community. This teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an inviting, engaging, and relevant music curriculum for students in Preschool – 6th Grade in accordance with school and diocesan guidelines. The Music Teacher is directly accountable to the principal and cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education. This teacher must also follow all duties and responsibilities as outlined by the mission, vision, and values of SGGCS and the Diocese of Charleston. Certification and/or degree preferred.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and love of music and early childhood teaching skills allowing them to engage young learners in music through song, movement, and instruments. Students will be encouraged to be active, enthusiastic participants as they develop a love of music. Planning and directing Christmas and Spring Music Programs with an audience of family and friends will highlight the skills being taught.

An exceptional candidate embodies the following traits:

• Commitment and support to the mission, vision, and core values of SGGCS.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to write lesson plans and provide them in advance for the material to be taught.
• Able to complete assignments and assessments in a timely manner.
• Exceptional classroom management skills and flexibility. Be positive and proactive in your approach to teaching.
• Use data-driven instruction to set goals, action plans, and task appropriate instruction.
• Be able to work with learners of all types and abilities.
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Able to encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Able to respond to and assist with student, staff, and parental inquires in a timely manner.
• Able to cooperate, contribute, and participate effectively in team meetings.
• Participate in professional growth and development.
• Preferred technology skills with Google Classroom, RenWeb, etc.
• Can use technology well, including the various elements of music presentations, Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Hangouts, etc.), as well as navigating the Internet well.

It is an exciting time to join our SGGCS Team. Interviews are underway as we seek faith-filled, enthusiastic educators to join our SGGCS Team. We look forward to welcoming new energy and experiences to our school family!

To apply, please submit a resume, a non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references below (references will not be contacted until after an interview).

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.