MYP Band Teacher

American School of Warsaw; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American School of Warsaw invites applications for a full-time US IB MYP Rock Band & Concert Band Teacher in the Upper School. The candidate will plan and deliver engaging music instruction for grades 6-10, aligning with IB MYP philosophy.

Responsibilities include supervising the Rock Band classroom, managing instrument inventory, collaborating with teachers on unit design, and providing timely feedback to students to support growth and high-quality performances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience teaching general music and band at middle/high school levels (grades 6-10). IB MYP experience preferred.
• Experience teaching and playing concert band and rock band in rehearsal and performance.
• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
• Plans units and teaches classes following IB MYP philosophy and framework.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Rock Band classroom for lessons and extra-curricular practice.
• Maintains instrument inventory of guitars and rock band instruments.
• Uses music-centered technologies and creative teaching strategies.
• Selects, arranges, and prepares pop/rock music for performance by grades 6-10.
• Collaborates with subject-area teachers to plan MYP units and moderate assessments.
• Provides timely feedback to students and maintains records of assessments and attendance.
• Participates in curriculum planning, faculty, and department meetings.

Skills

Band directing

Music pedagogy

Collaborative planning

Student feedback

Technology in music

Education

Teacher certification

Tools

Music technologies

Job description

At ASW we are committed to being Aff… and celebrate diversity as a strength of our community.

Position: US IB MYP Rock Band & Concert Band Teacher
Division: Upper School
Reports to: Upper School Principal
Contract: full-time

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• Has a minimum of two years of experience teaching general music and band at the middle and high school levels (grades 6-10). IB MYP experience preferred.
• Has experience teaching and playing instruments of the concert band and rock band in rehearsal and performance.
• Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
• Plans units and teaches classes following the IB MYP philosophy and framework.
• Supervises the Rock Band classroom for lessons and extra-curricular practice
• Maintains instrument inventory of guitars and rock band instruments
• Uses a wide range of music-centered technologies and creative teaching strategies.
• Has experience selecting, arranging, and preparing appropriate pop/rock music for performance by grade 6-10 students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to 21st Century learning.
• Is enthusiastic and resourceful in creating meaningful learning experiences for all students including high-quality performances.
• Is highly collaborative in working with subject area teachers planning MYP units of study, sharing resources, and moderating assessments.
• Demonstrates understanding of the school curriculum and participates in curriculum review and design.
• Provides timely feedback to students and utilizes a data-driven approach to teaching and learning.
• Maintains up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Attends curriculum planning meetings, faculty meetings and department meetings.
• Keeps parents informed about student progress by writing academic progress reports.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school.
• Contributes to enhancing the school community for our students by supervising a club or coaching a sport, likely including extra-curricular and festival Rock Bands.
• Is a positive, respectful, collaborative member of the school community in all interactions with colleagues and students.
• Values inclusivity and believes in the importance of supporting students’ social and emotional needs within the music classroom and within an Advisory setting.
• Is adaptable, flexible, resilient, and highly collaborative.