Strings Teacher

The King's Academy • Sunnyvale, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a teacher who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide classroom instruction to the students of The King’s Academy, as well as be a Christian role model to them. Teachers should view their role as ministry, helping each student towards reaching their full potential in Christ. This role focuses on building students’ technical skills, musical literacy, ensemble performance, and appreciation for music.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance with teaching experience
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience preparing students for concert performances, festivals, and auditions
• Experience teaching large group classes (20+ students)
• Experience working with diverse student populations and differentiating instruction
• Strong understanding of music theory, sight-reading instruction, intonational development, tone production and bow technique, and age-appropriate repertoire selection
• Knowledge of string pedagogy methods (e.g., Suzuki, traditional, or hybrid approaches)
• Knowledge of directing, coordinating, and producing an instrumental concert
• Advanced proficiency on at least one string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or double bass)
• Working knowledge of all standard orchestral string instruments
• Ability to teach beginning through advanced students
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with teenagers and draw them close to Christ
• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Proficient with Google Suite and Apple Platforms
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Must be active in or pursuing community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Music Education or Performance preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops a curriculum map for each course taught where learning objectives are aligned with California State Standards and the school’s Expected Student Learning Results
• Prepares detailed lesson plans
• Uses a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting where all students are held to high expectations
• Incorporate technology in meaningful ways into instruction and learning
• Grades all assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects in a timely manner, using the grading scale provided by the school
• Keeps an accurate record of all grades for each student, timely submitting them to the Registrar
• Records homework for the day/week on the school portal
• Keeps an accurate record of all attendance and tardies for each student
• Maintains discipline in the classroom to ensure maximum learning
• Provides a healthy and neat classroom that promotes a good learning and working environment
• Always keep an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder for unexpected absences
• Communicate with parents regarding their student’s academic or behavioral status in the class
• Returns phone calls and emails within one business day
• Keeps an accurate record of all communications with parents
• Advises the Principal as soon as plans to be away from the classroom are being considered
• Attends grade level and department meetings per the school calendar
• Mentor a group of students by meeting daily as part of the school’s home group program
• Coordinates field trips and special events, as needed
• Attends grade-level trips per the school calendar
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned

Benefits

• TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additionally, TKA has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees