THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
MANHATTAN
Job Description:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to deliver a high quality music
curriculum to the pupils at the British International School of New York. The British International
School of New York (BIS-NY), in an international school for boys and girls from 3 to 14. Candidates
should be prepared to come to the post with idealism, pragmatism and an infectious love of music.
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Teaching/Job Responsibilities
o Teach music curriculum to elementary age children/PYP in collaboration with class teachers
and IBPYP coordinator.
o Work closely with Head of Music to align school-wide music curriculum, plan for musical
school events including annual Winter and Spring concerts, and cultivate a strong homeschool relationship.
o Create and update PYP unit of inquiry planners.
o Opportunity to direct Junior Choir. (Years 3 - 5)
o Work with Deputy Head and classroom teachers to design and implement music planners
that will support and integrate Inter Baccalaureate units. This includes a 6-week music
theater unit in the spring that culminates in a Year 2 play.
o Attend weekly faculty meetings and support all-school events.
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Teacher Specifications
o A genuine passion for music, energy, and love for teaching children.
o Strong piano/guitar/vocal skills are important.
o Well organized with teaching material/lesson planning and time management.
o Excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international
school.
o A working knowledge of prominent music education/methodologies. (Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze,
Feierabend, etc.)
o Knowledge of the IB/PYP preferred.
o International perspective
o Strong piano/guitar/vocal skills are important.
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Why work at BIS-NY?
20 WATERSIDE PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10010
P:212.481.2700 F:646.607.5970 EMAIL: INFO@BIS-NY.ORG WWW.BIS-NY.ORG
THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
MANHATTAN
Combined with the traditional skills of the British National Curriculum, BIS-NY’s unique
curriculum inspires and challenges our students to develop a love of learning and develop
as balanced individuals, academically successful and willing to take risks and to face the
challenges of an ever changing world of the 21st century.
Our students and teachers come from all walks of life, but the enthusiasm they share for
learning and teaching brings them into a unique sense of community that celebrates and
thrives on diversity.
The British International School of New York is an IB World School authorised to teach PYP
and we are looking to recruit a dynamic teacher who models the IB Learner Profile and will
contribute to the daily life of a diverse international community. Experience with the British
National Curriculum is preferred. International experience with students of varied ability and
background as well as knowledge of the PYP is a distinct advantage.
A strong commitment to collaboration and being part of a team is essential for those
interested in applying to be part of our school community.
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Terms
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Beginning Salary - $48,000.00 for the first year.
NYU Kodaly Level 1 Training and Certification; (7/1/13 - 7/19/13)
Lunch is provided free of charge in the school dining hall.
Teachers are required to attend In-Service/Inset and Staff Meetings.
Subject to fingerprinting and background check.
The post becomes available in August 2013.
Applying
o Please apply by sending CV, cover letter and any other relevant qualifications to the
address below by 5/1/2013:
Mr. David McWilliams
Head of Music
The British International School of New York
20 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY 10010
d.mcwilliams@bis-ny.org
20 WATERSIDE PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10010
P:212.481.2700 F:646.607.5970 EMAIL: INFO@BIS-NY.ORG WWW.BIS-NY.ORG