Bradenton Christian School

Bradenton Christian School exists to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s children for service in His world, and this cannot happen without teachers who have a passion to know Jesus and make Him known. With daily Bible classes, weekly chapels and teaching every subject area through the lens of a Biblical worldview, Bradenton Christian school is Christ-centered in everything we do. We are a college prep school with high academic standards and an interdenominational school family representing more than 90 different churches. Established in 1960, our elementary, middle and high schools lie on a beautiful, twenty-four acre campus on the west coast of Florida just minutes from the white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island.

We are glad you are exploring our job opportunities and we invite you to consider a career at Bradenton Christian School! We are a FANTASTIC place to work as we pursue our mission to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s children. All teachers are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree, be certified/or certifiable in the State of Florida. All teachers must have a strong Christian walk in order to mentor and model for their students what it means to be a follower of Christ. We are looking for teachers who are becoming experts in their field, who are intellectually curious, and who are ready to integrate faith with excellent academics while providing a safe an healthy learning environment.

Band Job Responsibilities:

• Teach from a Christian world view and share Biblical truth with students
• Direct instrumental performers, including beginners, intermediate, advanced, soloists, ensembles, and performance/competition.
• Establish high performance requirements and enforce academic requirements.
• Provide for band participation at extra-curricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and FMEA district and state activities.
• Work with the transportation department to arrange transportation for events taking place off campuses.
• Engage in efforts to increase the quality and participation in the BCS band program.
• Comply with state and federal laws, rules, and board policy regarding band.
• Engage parents and families for their involvement in the BCS music program and garner support for band fundraising activities.
• Interpret and implement sound budgetary practices in accordance with school and district guidelines.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
• Develop and execute instrumental music programs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that include differentiated learning strategies to meet the needs of multiple learning styles present in the band classroom.
• Evaluate and place students in band classes according to their ability.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and band handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on all trips.
• Promote campus, district, and community awareness of band activities and performances.
• Actively participate in district and area music events, including festivals, FMEA events, etc.
• Recruit, and evaluate private lessons instructors and clinicians.
• Communicate with principal/counselor regarding scheduling student needs.