Are you looking to join an exceptional team while making a meaningful, lifelong impact in the lives of students? Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS), located on the northwest side of Indianapolis is seeking candidates for 5-12 Choir Teacher

Located in Whitestown, the fastest growing community in Indiana, TPCS is a fully accredited (ACSI) school serving over 620 students, ages 18 months - 12th grade, from six diverse central Indiana counties. Located on a 25-acre campus, TPCS is training scholars, making disciples and graduating leaders.

TPCS has held four ribbon cutting ceremonies over the past 5 years commemorating their growth. A state of the art high school with athletic turf, Witham Field, opened its doors in 2017. In 2019, the Reed Athletic Center for strength and conditioning was completed along with the addition of seven new classrooms and in 2020, TPCS expanded once again with a 14,000 sq ft junior high addition.To meet the needs of an ever growing community, TPCS has received a seven-figure private investment to increase academic rigor.

TPCS believes leading students to excellence will require an investment in exceptional faculty and staff and is positioned and prepared to attract top performers.

The next 5-12 Choir Teacher will understand the unique opportunity and embrace the challenge of building a healthy, Christ-centered school with a focus on growing academic excellence while making an eternal impact in the lives of students.

Primary responsibility : To provide instruction in subject area to all assigned students in a

manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian

Schools.

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School’s mission to challenge

and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a

personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ. In addition, the goal of fine arts in a

Christian school is to help students grow in their expression of worship and praise through

the use of their artistic skills. The instrumental music teacher is to develop and implement a

music program which introduces students to a wide variety of musical instruments while

assisting them in developing the skills to play an instrument of their choice. While realizing

that the teacher may not be familiar with certain instruments, it is the goal of this program

to create as many opportunities as possible across grades K through 12.

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Educational and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be professing and mature Christians enthusiastically supporting the

Academy’s faith and mission statements. A bachelor’s degree and an IN teaching license in

content area is required. Candidates must demonstrate a successful career in teaching,

spiritual formation and event planning. The ideal candidate will excel at developing

collaborative relationships with all constituencies. Excellent communication skills are a

must, including writing and presentation abilities. In addition, the position requires the

ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage

multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

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Qualifying Characteristics:

The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus

Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to

Christian education. The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a

positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators and

community members. The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and

community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example and

comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and

confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. Must be able to address concerns

and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a choir and music program for 5 through 12th grades.
• Develop and maintain a music library in cooperation with the instrumental music and band teacher.
• Conduct student performances at school functions and lead the involvement of students in competition opportunities.

Instructional responsibilities:

• Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit to appropriate principal as required
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles
• Devise and carry out appropriate discipline plan for classroom
• Maintain accurate grades for each student
• Carry out special projects or serve on special task forces as assigned by the principal
• Participate in the selection of curriculum as outlined in school policy
• Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year

Non-Instructional Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of school
• Maintain accurate attendance record as established by school policy
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner
• Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner (see other responsibilities)
• Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration

Professional Responsibilities:

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Acquire and maintain ACSI certification within first year of employment
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings
• Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate
• Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time

Exempt Status: Exempt, salaried

Work Schedule: Academic Year