Lower School Music Teacher

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, located in the heart of East Cobb, is seeking a flexible part-time Lower School Music teacher for students in JK -4th grade to foster and facilitate the intellectual, spiritual, and social development of our students. This position, when combined with a MS Drama/Musical role, could be full time.  The desirable candidate will use his/her faith and Biblical knowledge to create an enthusiastic learning environment that keeps students actively engaged in the learning process.

The position has the following responsibilities:

• Teach a developmentally appropriate music class once a week to approximately 18 classes – 3 at each grade level

• Use the Lower School Music Curriculum Map to guide instruction throughout the year, providing opportunities for students to learn the fundamental elements of music and develop musical appreciation and creativity.

• Encourage and promote the coordination of music with other subject areas in the curriculum.

• Plan performances within the school year: Grandparents’ Day (various grades), Veteran’s Day (4th and 5th), Christmas (JK-5th or as agreed upon with LS Head), and Night of the Arts (3rd-5th) in the Spring semester. A musical may be presented at Christmas or for the Night of the Arts program.

• For an additional stipend, the Music Teacher is encouraged to form and conduct the Eagle Choir, an extra-curricular performance ensemble. This group would perform at various events and venues during the school day or occasionally after school. This is not mandatory but is a nice after school offering.

• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing

• Integrate Biblical truth and worldview when working with students