Description:
Holy Name Catholic School is hiring a Part-Time Kindergarten-8th Grade Music Teacher.
We are located on the South East side of San Antonio near the Brooks City Base area.
We offer a quality Catholic Education for Pre-K3 up to 8th grade.
We have a very strong and close knit community.
Please visit our school website to learn more about us, www.
hncstx.
org One school.
One faith.
One community.
Job Summary:
The Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment.
The Teacher is immediately responsible to the Principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Directs and evaluates the learning experience of the student in both curricular and extracurricular activities
Provides guidance to student that promotes his or her welfare and Christian educational development; refers students with problems to those qualified to help
Carries out carefully constructed lesson plans and maintains documentation of instructional planning
Carries out the disciplinary policies of the school
Attends and participates in PTC, Faculty and Archdiocesan meetings
Attends and participates in the scheduled number of In-Service days required by TCCED and the Archdiocese
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
Keeps records of attendance, checks home assignments, grades papers and completes report cards
Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned
Supervises arrival and dismissal of students and assists in the supervision of students as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
Cooperates with and participates in the planning and evaluating of school programs
Cooperates with and assists the principal in improving the curriculum and instructional program
Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, pastors, clergy, archdiocesan officials, department heads, supervisors, fellow teachers, teacher aides, students, parents, secretaries, and custodians, in planning activities and policies relating to the school
Maintains liaison with parents including, but not limited to, holding informal meetings with parents at school or conducting formal parent conferences
Keeps abreast of advances in education, particularly by reading recent publications in his or her subject matter or field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation
Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior
Able to manage student behavior
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in a school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work a minimum of a full school day
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in content area
12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards
Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.