Preschool Music and Movement Teacher

Hours per week: 20

Position Summary:

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Preschool is seeking a Preschool Music and Movement Teacher. The Music and Movement Teacher will support the Preschool Program in engaging the children in developmentally appropriate music and movement lessons in a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage children in developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards.
• Work effectively with Teachers and Assistant Teachers and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues.
• Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication.
• Attending all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions. 
• Work with Morning Care assistants to execute classroom and playground safety standards, including supervising students during times of transition.
• Provide interaction with students and parents upon arrival and dismissal.

Other Duties and responsibilities 

• Communicate with teachers about the needs of students.
• Utilize and sanitize instruments.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the director.
• Utilize Realm and Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook and Teams, for regular communication with staff and parents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two or more years of music or movement work experience, but all interested candidates should apply.
• Previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Exhibits great love and patience for children.
• Effective written and spoken communication.
• Ability to play an instrument.

Position Start Date: 8/19/2024