K-8 Music Teacher

St. Rita School and St. Joseph School are seeking a full time Music teacher for the 26/27 school year. This is a shared position between two schools. You will only be at one school per day and the lessons and curriculum will be the same for each school. The schools are in close in distance to each other. This position is responsible for teaching general music education to 4K-8th grade students. Ability to teach some instruments is preferred. It is preferred that applicants also be able to play/accompany on piano for school concerts, etc. but it is not required. If you're looking for a great small school with a family feel, look no further!

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine unites the area's six Catholic elementary schools (John Paul II Academy, Our Lady of Grace Academy, St. Joseph, St. Lucy, St. Rita, St. Sebastian STEM Academy) and one high school (St. Catherine's) in a regional model of Catholic education intended to preserve the individual identity, history, and uniqueness of each school while maximizing the impact of collective strength.

OUR MISSION
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine ignites a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge, and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.
OUR VISION
Rooted in the teachings of Christ and His Church, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine is a premier option for Catholic Education, empowering all members of the Siena Community to live out their vocations in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ.

As a teacher , here is why you should choose Siena Catholic Schools of Racine:

• Small class sizes: our average class size is 20 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
• Faith-based approach to education: we believe that when rooted in faith and tradition, students are able to grow in mind, body, and faith.
• Diverse urban student population: we value the strengths of the communities we are a part of.
• Focus on graduation and life: we nurture lifelong learners who are prepared to be successful leaders in college, career, community, and the Church.

Job Summary:

• Inspiring students and promoting mastery in subject areas.
• Helping to develop and implement curriculum that is aligned with Wisconsin State Standards, Common Core Standards and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as they evolve.
• Providing continual assessment of student progress and maintaining records.
• Continually evaluating instructional performance to meet the needs of the students.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in the appropriate subject area.
• Appropriate State of Wisconsin licensing and certification is preferred
• Knowledge of application of best teaching practices
• Ability to work in a high achieving school in a diverse environment.

Preferred:
• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Catholic Faith.
• Elementary teaching experience
• Have general knowledge of transformative technology instruction.

We hope you will join us in making a difference with our students and our community.