Secondary Music Teacher

Valor Christian School International

Job Opening: Secondary Music Teacher

Valor Christian School is a K-12 Christian School that is part of a global network committed to offering Christian education around the world. We have campuses in Beaverton Oregon, and Seoul South Korea, as well as partner schools in Tanaka Village Philippines, Haiti, Guatemala, and Kenya. We emphasize courageous faith put into action, with global competency, innovation, and collaboration. Our teachers are valuable members of our team and have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum selection, design the courses they will teach, as well as travel with students on educational missions around the world each year. We are excited to grow as a school this year at our new location and to continue to build our community.

The Valor Beaverton Campus seeks a skilled, professional, and culturally competent individual to teach Music at the Secondary Level. This position will provide classroom instruction to students following Valor Christian School International standards and methods for instruction. The teacher will promote curiosity, creativity, and the exploration of ideas and concepts while fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning for history. While this position is part-time, with the right candidate that can pick up additional classes at the secondary level, we will be able to offer a full-time position. This position reports directly to the Secondary Team Lead. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful candidate possesses the ability to grow and develop as a professional and to support the VCSI educational mission. This is a part-time, academic-year position that starts in August 2024.

Mission Statement: Valor is a One-2-One school that partners with families in educating students to serve the Kingdom of God. We put courageous faith into action through innovation, collaboration, and global competence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or equivalent in the area of Music, or related to music education.
• Experience with Global Perspectives
• Intercultural competence, ability to interact appropriately and teach with a diverse array of students, coworkers, family members
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS Degree
• Experience with Missions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Teach utilizing the latest research, best practices, and standards-based scope and sequence

• Knowledge of educational technology; openness to innovation, willingness to learn, ability to integrate biblical and global competence into curriculum
• Interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate, work effectively on teams and maintain collegial relations with colleagues; must possess written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey complex information about students to families in an appropriate and sensitive manner
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

· Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000 for the full time position annually, part time would be a percentage of that amount

· Health Insurance and Disability insurance

· All full-time staff receive tuition remission for their children.

To apply, fill out an Employment Application at www.valorschool.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaverton, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person