Secondary Choir Teacher

The Secondary Choir Teacher is responsible for developing and leading a Christ-centered choral music program that cultivates musical excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong appreciation for music. This role provides high-quality vocal instruction, directs performances, and fosters an environment that encourages confidence, collaboration, and service. Through intentional integration of Christian values, the teacher guides students in developing both their musical abilities and their character.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate in attitude, speech and actions a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Show by example the importance of the study of Scripture, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship.
• Follow the Matthew 18 and Galatians 1 principles in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality (Gal. 5:22-23).
• Practice confidentiality with student and staff information
• Challenge students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials while teaching and directing middle and/or high school choir classes to promote active learning and musical growth.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive choral curriculum that builds vocal technique, music literacy, ensemble skills, and musical expression, while selecting high-quality, mission-aligned repertoire.
• Organize and direct concerts, worship services, and special events, preparing students for a variety of performances including concerts, chapel services, community events, and competitions.
• Coordinate schedules, rehearsals, attire, and family communication, collaborate with staff and worship leaders, and support school-wide events through musical leadership.
• Manage choir budget, equipment, music library, and supplies.
• Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
• Perform any other duties, which may be assigned by the administration. Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies, and give timely and sufficient notice of failure.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
• Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress.
• Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a safe and positive learning environment by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher and keep an up-to-date sub folder.
• Supervise extra-curricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and school-wide meetings and events including Harvest Night, Back-To-School Night, PT Conferences, Prospective Family Nights, and Senior Graduation.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy- see Teachers Handbook.
• Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the constituency and general public.
• Be faithful in church attendance, active in ministry opportunities, and regular in giving thereby supporting the ministry of the local church.
• Inform the administration if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.

Spiritual Qualifications

• A clear Christian testimony of salvation, a mature godly spirit, and a lifestyle of biblical integrity
• Accept & support Elkhart Christian Academys Statement of Faith, Vision, Mission, and Values
• A deep commitment to, and personal understanding of, the principles of a Christian education

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Choral Music, or related field preferred.
• 3+ Yrs. Secondary Teaching Experience preferred.
• Proficiency in piano/keyboard, preferred.
• Experience with worship music and leading student ministry.
• An ability to develop positive relationships with students, teachers, staff, and families

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the classroom for extended periods
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly to instruct and communicate with students
• Must be able to lift and carry classroom materials as needed
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally