We need you to share your talents and skills with our students!

The Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools has a wonderful opportunity to join our family at St. Lambert and Holy Spirit Elementary School as a music teacher. Apply today to work in a supportive, faith-based culture with engaged colleagues.

Our Mission desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the Core Values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools:  Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity.

Location:

Holy Spirit and St. Lambert  Elementary Schools

Job Description:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools

• Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences

• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs

• Use relevant technology to support instruction

• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

• Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line

• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development

• Provide student supervision and discipline

• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality

• Conducts rehearsals and performances demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music.

• Provide music ministry at Mass, as assigned by school

• Work to produce performances of high musical quality for the school and community in which groups are well-disciplined and make a good appearance

• Christmas Concert and/or Spring Concert as assigned by school

• Provide opportunities to participate in school, local and regional competitions, contests and events

• Direct the liturgical choir, including rehearsals and performances, as assigned by school

• Selects and places purchase orders for required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Member of the South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or higher in K-12 music education from an accredited institution

• State certification with K-12 vocal music authorization

• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

• Piano proficiency and/or other instruments preferred

• General understanding of Catholic liturgy of the Mass

• Knowledge of relevant technology

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Good problem solving and decision making skills

• Self-motivated with high energy

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system.  Our elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service.  Apply today so you can be considered for this career!