St Bridget Church·Loves Park, Illinois
The music teacher will provide vocal music instruction for preschool through 4th grade and lead the middle school choir. Responsibilities include preparing students for school Masses, parish events, and the annual Christmas concert.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Music Teacher to join our educational team. This position involves vocal music instruction plus middle school choir. Currently this position is 4 days per week and includes a regular class schedule with preschool through 4th grade classes and 2 practices per week with the middle school choir students. The choir sings at weekly all school Masses and other parish events as scheduled. The schedule is open to changes. The music teacher also prepares students for the annual Christmas concert.
Salary: $35,000 minimum, based on full time employment, depending on credentials, education and experience
See https://www.rockforddiocese.org/pdfs/accounting/Summary-of-Benefits.pdf?1732140853 Provided to eligible full-time employees ONLY: Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays Provided to eligible full-time AND part-time employees: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off
Market context
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