POSITION TITLE: Music/Choir Teacher & Worship Leader

• Ensure high-quality music instruction that incorporates praise and worship in a Christ-centered classroom
• Create a classroom environment that celebrates students as image-bearers of Christ
• Direct middle school vocal performers, including 5th grade choir, 6th grade choir, 7th grade choir, and 8th grade choir
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s ability to participate in the choir
• Develop and implement plans for the music program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Plan for and incorporate student involvement in leading chapel worship
• Help staff members implement worship time in the chapel
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the student handbook
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principal, and teachers
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned
   

• Michigan Teaching Certificate and/or Music endorsement/certificate
• Preference given for BA/BQ/BD endorsements
• Bachelor's degree in music education preferred
• Teaching experience in relevant field preferred
   

The Music/Choir Teacher is a/an:

• Disciple of Christ
• Culturally Competent Professional
• Thoughtful Neighbor
• Justice Seeker
• Creative Solution Finder
• Lifelong Explorer
• Communicator and Collaborator
   

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