(2026-2027) Band Director/Music Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem Position Description Job Title: Band Director and Music Teacher Job Status: Full Time FLSA: Exempt Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal Job Summary: The Band Director/Music Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow in their music education. Duties and Responsibility: Be able to teach at grade levels from Freshmen through Senior. Course load will include band, introduction to music, music theory, and guitar. Host and participate in Partner School Activities and Diocesan band or music events as needed. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook. Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings. Performs other duties assigned by the Principal, including Christmas and spring concerts, parades and other community events, conducting the marching band at all football games (including playoffs), and a determined number of winter sports season basketball games and wrestling matches. Additional Conditions of Employment: Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in music, education, or related field is required. PA teaching certification preferred Other Requirements: Previous experience working with children. An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught. The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience. Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential. PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting, Full-time, contracted position; 7:35 am -2:45 pm. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

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