At The Benjamin School, we believe that good teachers set high standards and expectations for their students and do everything they can to help them achieve them. We are looking for teachers who will help our students become self-directed, independent learners with superior academic and thinking skills. The ideal candidate will be able to incorporate multiple teaching styles and use varied approaches with students and the material. This person must have a desire to work with students in a challenging, college-preparatory environment and should possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a passion for music education, intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, the ability to work within a team, skills to engage and inspire students in the pursuit of learning, and commitment to ongoing professional development. The person filling this position will teach a variety of music classes, including band, jazz band, guitar, and acting-musical theater. This position also includes co-curricular responsibilities, such as serving as the musical director of a middle school drumline, and more, depending on the candidate's talents and interests.

Position Requirements and Professional Qualifications:
> A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years teaching middle school music; an advanced
music degree preferred;
> Broad knowledge of musical techniques, history, and genres to better teach a range of students;
> Experience integrating technology into the curriculum;
> Strong classroom management skills;
> Willingness to create a student-centered classroom;
> A sense of joy to share a love of music with Middle School students;
> Collegiality and a desire to collaborate with peers in advancing the school’s strategic initiatives
are essential;
> An interest and experience in interacting with students outside the classroom in co-curricular
activities: sports, arts, school and community service, etc.
> Attend before-and after-school meetings and professional development sessions.
> Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
> Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently and address several challenges simultaneously.
> Well-versed in technology, Google Workspace software suite, and office equipment related to the position.
> Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality.

Key Expectations of all TBS employees:
> Demonstrates support for the school’s mission and policies
> Consistently models The Benjamin School values
> Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
> Takes initiative and ownership in displaying a positive work ethic and behaviors, and encourages this attitude in others
> Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Physical and Work Requirements:
> Attendance is required from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with occasional required commitments after 3:15, including Back to School Nights, parent-teacher conferences, and other classroom or school commitments that may extend beyond these hours.
> Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
> Frequent movement about the classroom and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
> Ability to work more than 8 hours a day, as well as evening and weekend hours as necessary for events and projects
> Travel required for meetings, events, and professional development

The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision; AFLAC; 403(b) Retirement; Paid Time Off; Flexible Spending; Student Tuition Discounts; Educational Assistance; and School paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. Additional information is available at www.thebenjaminschool.org.

If selected to advance in our hiring process, you will be required to complete both a background check and a drug screening. In accordance with state regulations, your background check will be conducted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information about the Clearinghouse, including its purpose, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Submit your resume and letter of interest to ms.openings@thebenjaminschool.org.
Please no telephone calls.

DFWP/EOE

About The Benjamin School

Go Benjamin. Then Go Anywhere. At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Beginning in our PK3 classrooms and continuing through grade 12, students have the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. With sprawling campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, students spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying their natural surroundings. A community of just over 1,300 students is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Students learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves and to bring out the best in each other. An exceptional faculty guides children to experience gratification through the pursuit of knowledge. Our Lower School program begins with WOW, our Worlds of Wonder program for 3-year-old students and continues through grade 5. Joy and inspiration guide teacher interaction with our young learners as students explore new concepts and skills through hands-on discovery, teacher-guided investigation, and project-based learning. A warm and ...caring atmosphere centered on the 12 Benjamin Values promotes a sense of respect for one’s self and others and encourages a spirit of belonging. Students are inspired to develop their full potential intellectually, artistically, physically, socially, and emotionally as they mature into the best version of themselves. From the moment middle school students in grades 6-8 arrive on campus, they are guided by a community of supportive educators passionate for teaching the early adolescent. Our exceptionally skillful and creative teachers are characterized by their commitment to the individual student's academic success. An engaging and challenging learning environment fosters confidence, self-esteem, global understanding, personal and civic responsibility, and a love for learning. An interdisciplinary focus rich in technology gives students the tools to apply newly acquired knowledge. A rigorous core curriculum reinforces basic skills and innovative course electives introduce students to a wealth of novel and meaningful information. With 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School students in grades 9-12 are challenged in all subject areas. Rigorous work is deemed an opportunity by gifted and dynamic teachers who impart academic challenges with clear expectations and support. Character Education is implicit in all we do, and students adhere to the School’s Honor Code with respect and courtesy central to the learning experience. Twice-weekly advisory meetings are held, where faculty serve as advocates for their advisees and foster the personal growth of our upper school students. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and co-curricular sports, art programs, and over 40 clubs enable students to discover various opportunities and achievements. Our students excel beyond academics, earning visual, performing, and digital arts awards. A robust athletic program prepares an average of 20% of our graduates to pursue collegiate athletics each year. Benjamin alumni are currently playing in the NFL and MLB. While our curriculum prepares students for the nation's most selective colleges and universities, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

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