Reports To:    Head of Middle School 

Start Date:    August 1, 2024

Fort Bend Christian Academy seeks a dynamic music educator for the position of Band Director to lead and teach students in grades 5 through 12. This is a full-time position that includes teaching responsibilities for Symphonic Band: Brass & Woodwinds, Percussion, Drumline, Pep Rally & Pep Band. The Pep Band position includes a stipend for the football season. This teacher will also be a creative musician who enjoys bringing their talents into the classroom with a vision for excellence in music arts to inspire growth and passion in the middle school and upper school programs. 

Qualifications

Qualified applicants for faculty positions in the Fort Bend Christian Academy Upper & Middle School will: 

• Be a mature Christian who supports the school Statement of Faith and whose lifestyle is consistent with the school Declaration of Values.
• Participate regularly in worship at a Christian church.
• Be able to articulate a deep, biblically-centered philosophy of Christian education.
• Possess effective presentation, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a passionate devotion to serving a great diversity of students and parents.
• Be self-motivated, creative, and display an eagerness to help others.
• Demonstrate a willingness to mentor students.
• Exhibit an ability to work in high pressure situations.
• Have a minimum of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area or a closely related field.
• Pursue continuing professional education and growth.
• Contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom environment.
• Commit to the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Teacher will be expected to: 

• Teach, supervise, direct, and evaluate students in grade(s) and subject(s) as defined by the administration in a manner consistent with a Christian education and the philosophies of Fort Bend Christian Academy.
• Provide biblically integrated instruction consistent with the school’s “Statement of Faith” and “Declaration of Values.”
• Model and promote exceptional academic instruction and learning.
• Facilitate and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Stimulate higher-level reasoning and critical thinking among students in the classroom.
• Maintain communication with students and parents in a timely and professional manner.
• Be available for help outside of the classroom.
• Pursue opportunities for continuing teacher education and collaboration with professional colleagues.
• Responsibly comply with and promote the unity and order of the school.
• Run an effective recruiting program.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing
• Frequently requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Significant travel is required
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another.