BAND DIRECTOR

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The successful candidate will supervise the school’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performance groups. Lessons are required for each.
• The successful candidate must be able to oversee the school’s Percussion Ensemble, on a temporary basis.
• Moderator of the school’s Pep Band is required
• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Developing weekly written lesson plans that correlate with curriculum, goals, and objectives by subject level
• Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
• Taking accountability for student learning
• Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
• Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Music Education or a related field.
• Proper NYS Certification.
• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of Catholic education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, school-wide.
• Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in education.
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills.
• Technological proficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Piano and/or Guitar experience preferred, but not required.

This is a 4/5, tenure track position that will begin in September, 2021. All interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to principalsoffice@sjbdhs.org.

SCIENCE TEACHER
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, structure, and implement interactive lessons and labs that develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Effectively use appropriate technology and tools in science.
• Work as an active, collaborative member of the Science department and faculty.
• Keep students and parents well informed of student progress by providing feedback, focused learning intentions and clear success.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Physics, and/or Physical Science or Science Education.

• Proper NYS Certification in Chemistry or Physics
• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of Catholic education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers’ school-wide.
• Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in education.
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills.
• Technological proficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.

This is a full-time, tenure track position that will begin in September, 2021. All interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to principalsoffice@sjbdhs.org.