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Posted: 05-May-22
Location: Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Type: Part Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
Other
Visual/Performing Arts
Holy Ghost Prep, an all-boys, grades 9th through 12th college preparatory school in Bensalem, Pa., seeks a part-time music teacher to begin August 22, 2022. This part-time position involves teaching and engaging students at all levels of guitar instruction and directing HGP’s Rock Ensemble. This teacher will instruct courses two or three days per week with highly motivated students and an experienced faculty.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Bachelors’ degree required
- Master’s degree preferred
- PA Teacher Certification and/or prior secondary school teaching experience desirable
- Experience teaching music instruction strongly preferred - Courses: Intro to Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, and Guitar Ensemble
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of a broad base of musical skills and content
- Solid understanding of strategies to teach, assess, and promote effective upper level instrumental skills to adolescent male learners
- Strong classroom management skills, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
- Understanding and flexibility to connect with the adolescent male learner
- Ability to confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand and encourage progress
- Understanding and appreciation of the mission of Holy Ghost Prep and a willingness to promote Spiritan values
- Highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards, acting as a role model for students
Holy Ghost Prep seeks staff members who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At HGP, all staff members are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community and participate in community service and overnight trips among other activities.
Holy Ghost Prep is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Mrs. Pat Esposito, Assistant to the Principal, at pesposito@holyghostprep.org.