Instructional Aide - Music For The 2024-2025 School Year

School Name: St. Therese Academy

Location: 6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92117

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; hourly

Pay Rate: $18 - $20/hour

Job Summary:

The instructional aide works with, and under the direction of, a classroom teacher to provide assistance in the implementation of the instructional program. In this case, the instructional aide works under the direction of our music teacher.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance for the instructional program including: 1. Lesson planning and implementation 2. Classroom preparation 3. Clerical help 4. Classroom behavior management

• Assists in the supervision of students

• Assists with the duties and responsibilities of the Music Teacher including:

• Teaches the elements of music via the content standards as set forth by the California 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

• Prepares students for school liturgies

• Plans, coordinates, practices & conducts musical performances i.e., Christmas Pageant & Spring Concert

• Creates lesson plans for various grade levels according to developmental ability

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and administration

• Practices effective classroom management

• Other duties as assigned by principal

Hours:

• Wednesday from 9:30am-3:30pm and Thursday from 9:30am-2:30pm (11 hours/week)
• Opportunity to work every first Friday in assisting with our school liturgies. Hours would be from 9:30am-12:30pm.

General Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner

• Communicate regularly with parents

• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom

• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents

• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require

• Other duties as assigned

Religious Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications:

• Must have a basic understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced

• Must be able to use the control and discipline techniques that are established for the classroom

• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff

• Friendly with excellent people skills

• Professional demeanor

• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

• Has a musical background

• Possesses advanced knowledge of sacred and secular music

• Ability to communicate musical concepts and instruction with effectiveness

• Proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument (preferred)

• Possesses a singing voice appropriate for teaching choir (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating

• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.

• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces

• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending

• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class

• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Therese Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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