Early Childhood Music/Performing Arts Teacher Job at North Broward Preparatory s

North Broward Preparatory School is actively seeking passionate, experienced, dedicated educators for teaching positions in our Music Department. Our ideal candidates are dynamic professionals with a profound commitment to nurturing students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

We are seeking a dedicated individual to lead our PreK and Kindergarten children to explore big ideas, cultivate curious minds, and make meaningful connections.The Early Childhood Music/Performing Arts Teacher is responsible for implementing a specialized and differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of all students, instructing Pre-K and K grade levels, inspiring a love for music/performing arts, and preparing students for performances.  If you are passionate about fostering a love for learning and possess expertise in music education, we invite you to be part of our forward-thinking team. We believe in creating a community that nurtures creativity, encourages resilience, and is shaping the next generation of global citizens.

LOCATION

North Broward Preparatory School

JOB PURPOSE

Our Lower School performing arts program begins in PK and delivers general music with violin integration starting in grades 1-4, and ensemble options starting in 5th grade. Teacher will implement the established music curriculum through well-planned, engaging lessons and activities that facilitate active learning experiences and increase student achievement.

Act as an advocate and mentor, acknowledging student diversity and individual needs in one's pedagogical practice, contributing to students' academic and personal growth.

As a Nord Anglia School, we proudly partner with the Juilliard Creative Classroom (JCC). Teachers receive training and access to curriculum tools that will be imbedded into the general music curriculum. The JCC is a dynamic collection of resources that maximize student engagement in the performing arts. As a framework for twenty-first century arts learning, Juilliard Creative Classroom prioritizes creativity, rigorous thinking, and artistic excellence. Our materials are built on contemporary research, innovative educational practices, and the vast artistic resources of The Juilliard School. The Juilliard Approach to classroom instruction can be summarized in five key values: success for all, active and exploratory learning, igniting creativity, inquiry and reflection, and meaningful encounters.

KEY RESULTS AREA

LEARNING AND TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expertise in Early Childhood music, with the ability to seamlessly integrate other performing arts (drama, dance, art)
• ABility to connect arts education with classroom curriculum
• Ability to facilitate and execute high quality performances
• Ability to work collaboratively with Lower School theatre program to provide music direction
• Guita, Ukulele, or Keyboard skills
• Exercise good classroom management with the use of fair and consistent standards and appropriate sanctions that are clearly articulated to the students.
• Encourage students to ask questions and to express their difficulties.
• Know and use various assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives.
• Provide reports on student progress and maintain open communication with ensuring that these reports are accurate and constructive.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students
• Identify students who need additional academic assistance and be able to refer such students appropriately.
• Select and plan appropriate learning and teaching activities that are in alignment with NBPS standards
• Develop lessons that engage students in higher-order thinking personalizing instruction based on student needs.
• Use learning resources and technology to enhance lessons where appropriate.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

• Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and implementing assessments
• Ability to monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
• Creating an environment that fosters a growth mindset.
• Create an atmosphere of mutual respect.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Commitment to remaining a lifelong learner focused on growth and improvement.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Proficiency with: Microsoft 365 Education; Canvas learning management system 
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Results-orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
• You’d like to work in a purpose-led sector.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

As our teammate, here’s what we expect:

• You love being part of a team – it’s what gets you up in the morning.
• You’ll run it as you own it – you take pride in your work and your relationships.
• You’re resilient – you’ll speak up and speak the truth.
• You get the job done – to outstanding levels of quality, every time and always to the deadline.
• You’re humble – you’ll know what you’re great at and where you’re not quite so strong.
• You’re a listener – you’ll hear what people say so you understand what’s being asked.
• You’re calm under pressure – you’ll keep cool when the going gets tough and know when to slow down your thinking.
• You’re innovative – you’ll always find opportunities to do things differently and better.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international school organizations. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible. 

A transformational education at one of our schools is focused on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, well-being, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalized, 21st-century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions. 

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s. 

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.