Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited, to:

• Teach music in the elementary school.
• Teach all band/music classes from beginning through advanced levels.
• Train students in proper fundamentals and musical concepts.
• Prepare each ensemble for concerts throughout the year.
• Maintain inventory of school owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
• Maintain regular office hours and before/after school help sessions in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study.
• Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in job-embedded professional development courses designed for the continual growth of the teaching and learning process at KCS
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Knoxville Christian School.
• Serve as sponsor of student band organizations and participate in campus and community events.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field;
• History of successful recruiting and retention strategies;
• Evidence of clear parent communication and ability to organize parent volunteers;
• Understanding of time commitment expected;
• History of band participation in community events;
• Successful personal performance history (member of a performing college ensemble, all-state band in high school, etc.);
• Ability to clearly articulate elements of music teaching philosophy;
• Evidence of vertical coordination with other band/music teachers (elementary, middle, high);
• Broad knowledge of band literature;
• Strong collaboration skills.

Core Position Specific Requirements:

• Christ-like reflection of faith: Demonstrated ability to show active and maturing reflection of and belief in Christ to co-workers and others through involvement in church and employer organization as well as role model Christian values in words and actions;
• Passion for the school’s mission: Demonstrated ability to achieve goal-oriented results to meet rigorous performance standards in prior positions or relevant experiences;
• Ambassadorship: Demonstrated ability to proactively cultivate and fulfill opportunities that inspire passion in others for an organization’s mission;
• Collaborative: Demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively work jointly with colleagues, parents (if previously employed by a school) and community in the pursuit of a common goal;
• Innovative: Demonstrated ability to utilize new strategies, resources and tools as well as to adapt quickly and willingly to changing organizational needs and technologies;
• Exceptional service: History of professional excellence through diligence, organization, and communication skills;
• Pursuit of professional growth: History of commitment to life-long learning through active professional growth and/or graduate studies;
• Successful clearance of background check, reference check, and drug/alcohol screen.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates a strong Christian faith and lifestyle
• Passionate about teaching and mentoring students
• Collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude
• Enthusiastic about creating an engaging learning environment

Work Schedule:
Full-time position following the academic calendar of Knoxville Christian School.