<p>Job Description:</p> <p>PT Music Teacher grades Pre-K-8</p> <p>2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>(3 days per week: Wednesday-Friday)</p> <p>OVERVIEW:</p> <p>Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for supporting the school and the Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission. He/she is to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Educators are engaged in a school conducted by</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. </li><li>Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example. </li><li>Helps build the school's faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities. </li><li>Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans. </li><li>Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. </li><li>Demonstrates competence in teaching by having a current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning. </li><li>Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. </li><li>Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. </li><li>Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress. </li><li>Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies. Cooperates with school and diocesan administration. </li><li>At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of information. </li><li>Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Diocesan Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent of Schools. </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. </li><li>Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills. </li><li>Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player. </li><li>Be available for evening meetings as necessary. Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. </li><li>Proficiency in the use of computer technology and related educational technology. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment </li><li>Valid State Teaching Certification in the appropriate grade level and/or subject </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing </li><li>Master's Degree </li><li>Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School </li><li>Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level </li></ul> <p>Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application, include a cover letter, current resume and 3 current letters of recommendation to the attention of: bgjoka@diobpt.org</p>