What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DIRECTOR position at North Broward Preparatory School?
Job Description
Location: Coconut Creek, Florida
We’re looking to recruit an Upper School Instrumental Music Director to join North Broward Preparatory School, a Nord Anglia Education school.
THE SCHOOL
North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) is an international community committed to accelerating each student’s academic achievement and personal growth. We foster critical thinking skills, provide opportunities for the discovery of interests and instil the virtue of civic responsibility. Our challenging, yet nurturing environment, prepares our students to excel in their top choice colleges and universities.
We are deeply committed to arts education. Our music program is an important part of our curricula, school culture, and plays a critical role in our students' academic growth.
We are also particularly proud of our ground-breaking collaboration with The Juilliard School. The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program, enriches our performing arts curriculum and students’ learning with the artistic values, traditions, and expertise of Juilliard.
THE ROLE
The Instrumental Music Director is responsible for implementing a rigorous and differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of the ensembles as well as the individual, instructing multiple grade levels, fostering a positive community, and preparing students for performances, competitions, and festivals. This position works reports to the Music Department Chair, and works collaboratively with Fine Arts faculty and staff, and Director of Fine Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement. Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for the US.
NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION
We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. 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 focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 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.
OUR SCHOOLS
Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/nbps-florida/careers
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Coconut Creek, Florida
We’re looking to recruit an Upper School Instrumental Music Director to join North Broward Preparatory School, a Nord Anglia Education school.
THE SCHOOL
North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) is an international community committed to accelerating each student’s academic achievement and personal growth. We foster critical thinking skills, provide opportunities for the discovery of interests and instil the virtue of civic responsibility. Our challenging, yet nurturing environment, prepares our students to excel in their top choice colleges and universities.
We are deeply committed to arts education. Our music program is an important part of our curricula, school culture, and plays a critical role in our students' academic growth.
We are also particularly proud of our ground-breaking collaboration with The Juilliard School. The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program, enriches our performing arts curriculum and students’ learning with the artistic values, traditions, and expertise of Juilliard.
THE ROLE
The Instrumental Music Director is responsible for implementing a rigorous and differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of the ensembles as well as the individual, instructing multiple grade levels, fostering a positive community, and preparing students for performances, competitions, and festivals. This position works reports to the Music Department Chair, and works collaboratively with Fine Arts faculty and staff, and Director of Fine Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Passionate drive for excellence in music education
- Strong desire to foster a positive environment and motivate students
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly effective organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
- Bachelor's degree in music education
- Experience instructing upper school instrumentalists
- Occasional after school, evening or weekend hours will be necessary
- Contribution to the life of the school outside the classroom is expected
- Ability to meaningfully integrate Juilliard Creative Classroom lesson plans
You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement. Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for the US.
NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION
We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. 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 focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 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.
OUR SCHOOLS
Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/nbps-florida/careers
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
