Music Teacher (Pk-8) 2024-2025 - St. Louise School, Bellevue

Position Type:
- Middle School Teacher/Music
Date Posted:
1/22/2024
Location:
St. Louise, Bellevue
Job Opening at St. Louise School
A full-time MUSIC TEACHER position for the 2024-25 school year is available at St. Louise Parish School in Bellevue, (stlouiseschool.org), celebrating 60 years of providing academic excellence in an atmosphere fostering Catholic faith and values. St. Louise has a comprehensive curriculum, impressive facilities, and specialist teachers in the areas of music, art, P.E., technology, and library..
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should complete the application in Frontline at the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
AND submit a cover letter and resume to:
Principal Mike Fuerte, mikef@stlouiseschool.org
133 - 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-214-5406
Ability and Skills Desired

1. Bachelor's degree in music education or Elementary Education from an Accredited College or University.
2. Current Washington Teaching Certificate or Letter of Eligibility in Music, (Grades K-12).
3. Practicing Catholic preferred.
4. Teaching experience preferred.
5. Previous experience in a Catholic school setting is preferred.
6. Assess and document student progress.
7. Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner.
8. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development opportunities.
9. Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration.
   • Strong musical background.
   • Experienced in sacred and secular music.
   • Ability to communicate music concepts to students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
   • Voice and instrument (piano) to lead junior high youth cantors and student body.

Responsibilities Include

1. Teach the elements of music via the content standards as set forth by the Diocese of Seattle and the Washington State Standards.

Artistic Perception- Teach students to read, write, listen to and describe music
Creative Expression- Teach students to sing a repertoire of vocal literature representing various genres, styles, and cultures with expression, good posture, and tone quality.
Historical and Cultural Context- Teach students to understand and analyze the historical and cultural roots of music.
Musical Appreciation- Aid students to derive meaning and respond to various works of music.

1. Position requires a knowledge of Catholic liturgy and traditions.
2. Candidate will have competency in piano and voice.
3. Collaborate with teachers on selecting music fand preparing music books for Masses or school liturgies.

1. Provide musical direction for the all-grade level concerts, Masses and Liturgies and Graduation.
2. Collaborate with an accompanist.
3. Support students in developing an appreciation of music.
4. Teach the fundamentals of music theory.
5. Teach instruments (boom whackers, resonator bells, Orph instruments, hand chimes, rhythm instruments, recorder and Solfège to select grade levels.
6. Prepare a Grade Level Concerts: Pre-K concert, K-Halloween and Christmas Concert, 1st and 2nd Grade Concert, 3rd and 4th Grade concert, 5th and 6th Grade Concert, and 8th Grade Graduation
7. Facilitate practices and performances for Cantors at all Masses and Liturgies.
8. Teach music curriculum (Pre-K through 8th grade) according to a master schedule and meet regularly with the principal.
9. Coordinate and collaborate with the parish Director of Music Ministry.
10. Provide grade-appropriate instructional program of engaging and interactive activities/lessons for Pre-K through 8th grade levels.
11. Maintain high professional standard consistent with the mission of St. Louise Catholic School and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
12. Implement lesson plans, utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge and engage students.
13. Utilize technology programs for Skyward, Word, Power Point, Excell for grading, providing interactive music lessons, and communication to faculty, parents, and staff.
14. Be always responsible for the safety and active supervision of students and for classroom management and musical instruments.
15. Offer and conduct a Grades 3-8 Chorale that will practice afterschool and that will sing during Masses and Liturgies throughout the year.

Salary:
The range for this position is $58,666-$99,628. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications.
Benefits:
A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Other benefits may include school-funded professional development opportunities.
Website:
https://www.stlouiseschool.org/
School Mission Statement and Philosophy
Mission Statement
St. Louise Parish School is dedicated to providing pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students educational excellence in an atmosphere fostering Roman Catholic faith and values. We are committed to spiritual and personal growth, academic excellence, and service to others.
Philosophy
The primary purpose of St. Louise Parish School is to assist our families in the formation of their children as faith-filled people while providing a quality education. We value a diverse student body in terms of socio-economic background and ethnicity. We celebrate the whole child recognizing that each person has a unique role in building the Kingdom of God. We strive to form a community in which the presence of God is deeply experienced, and to promote serving others as modeled by Jesus.