ES Music and Drama Elementary Teacher
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed12 November 2025
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
BFIS Elementary School
Teacher of Elementary Music and Drama
The role of Music and Drama Specialist is designed to foster creative expression among students at BFIS in Early Childhood and Elementary education. This position will assist students in developing creative confidence, effective communication, and collaboration through music and drama while imparting essential concepts, techniques, and performance skills.
We are on the lookout for a skilled and cooperative educator who can enhance and integrate the performing arts program across both the Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary divisions. At BFIS, our educators work collaboratively, reflecting on their teaching practices to enhance student learning. The curriculum is continuously adapted to cater to a diverse, multilingual community, which includes students learning English as an additional language and those with varied learning and enrichment needs. Given our location in Catalunya, it is crucial that the music program embraces and highlights the Catalan culture. Educators are expected to utilize research-informed instructional methods, implement inclusive teaching practices, and work effectively with colleagues to support all students.
At BFIS, we believe that creativity, compassion, and innovation are vital competencies for tackling contemporary challenges. Our educational philosophy focuses on empowering students to think critically and creatively, act empathetically, and engage in meaningful interactions within a caring and inclusive environment.
Directly Reports to: Elementary Principal
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Instructional Planning
- Design and execute a comprehensive Music and Drama curriculum that aligns with BFIS’s creative philosophy and adheres to school standards.
- Employ innovative techniques, digital tools, and a variety of resources to engage every learner.
- Incorporate inclusive and interdisciplinary approaches that connect music and drama with other academic fields and the wider world.
2. Instructional Delivery
- Lead engaging and enjoyable learning experiences through performance, movement, improvisation, and group collaboration.
- Assist students in expressing their creativity and confidence through both solo and group activities.
- Tailor instruction to accommodate a broad spectrum of learning needs, abilities, and language proficiencies.
- Promote student voice, teamwork, and reflective communication throughout the creative journey.
3. Assessment of/for Learning
- Utilize various assessment methods, including performances, reflections, recordings, and rubrics, to monitor and celebrate student progress.
- Provide constructive feedback that inspires students to refine their skills and take charge of their learning.
- Employ data and reflective practices to adjust teaching methods and improve artistic results.
4. Learning Environment
- Establish a safe, inclusive, and dynamic atmosphere where all students feel valued and encouraged to take creative risks.
- Cultivate a community spirit, empathy, and teamwork within ensembles and drama groups.
- Organize classroom routines and materials to enhance creativity, student agency, and performance readiness.
5. Professionalism
- Uphold a strong commitment to professional ethics, international awareness, and the school’s mission.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through collaboration, research, and self-reflection.
- Contribute to the broader artistic community of the school, which may include organizing concerts, productions, interdisciplinary showcases, and community events.
6. Student Progress
- Ensure measurable advancements in students' creative abilities, performance confidence, and collaborative skills.
- Encourage student motivation and engagement through meaningful, authentic performance experiences.
- Celebrate various forms of artistic achievement, promoting an inclusive and supportive culture.
7. Other Duties
- Participate in lunch and playground supervision, collaborative planning meetings, and additional assigned duties.
- Take on extra responsibilities as designated by the Elementary Principal or Associate Elementary Principal.
- Provide a robust Choir/Theatre option for Elementary students to engage them in extracurricular opportunities.
Desirable Skills and Requirements
- A recognized teaching degree in Music Education, Drama Education, or Performing Arts, or a teaching degree with postgraduate qualifications in a related field, enabling certification as a Music/Drama teacher.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching or facilitating music and/or drama in a professional or educational context (international experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive and motivating environments for early childhood and elementary students.
- Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork, with a dedication to interdisciplinary learning.
- A solid understanding of Music and Drama education within a 3K–12 framework.
- Current knowledge of educational research, technology integration, and best practices for bilingual and multilingual learners.
- A passion for fostering creativity, innovation, communication, and collaboration in young learners.
- Familiarity with or a commitment to developing expertise in contemporary frameworks of Music and Drama education (e.g., Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, or IB Arts).
Teacher of Elementary Music and Drama
The role of Music and Drama Specialist is designed to foster creative expression among students at BFIS in Early Childhood and Elementary education. This position will assist students in developing creative confidence, effective communication, and collaboration through music and drama while imparting essential concepts, techniques, and performance skills.
We are on the lookout for a skilled and cooperative educator who can enhance and integrate the performing arts program across both the Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary divisions. At BFIS, our educators work collaboratively, reflecting on their teaching practices to enhance student learning. The curriculum is continuously adapted to cater to a diverse, multilingual community, which includes students learning English as an additional language and those with varied learning and enrichment needs. Given our location in Catalunya, it is crucial that the music program embraces and highlights the Catalan culture. Educators are expected to utilize research-informed instructional methods, implement inclusive teaching practices, and work effectively with colleagues to support all students.
At BFIS, we believe that creativity, compassion, and innovation are vital competencies for tackling contemporary challenges. Our educational philosophy focuses on empowering students to think critically and creatively, act empathetically, and engage in meaningful interactions within a caring and inclusive environment.
Directly Reports to: Elementary Principal
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Instructional Planning
- Design and execute a comprehensive Music and Drama curriculum that aligns with BFIS’s creative philosophy and adheres to school standards.
- Employ innovative techniques, digital tools, and a variety of resources to engage every learner.
- Incorporate inclusive and interdisciplinary approaches that connect music and drama with other academic fields and the wider world.
2. Instructional Delivery
- Lead engaging and enjoyable learning experiences through performance, movement, improvisation, and group collaboration.
- Assist students in expressing their creativity and confidence through both solo and group activities.
- Tailor instruction to accommodate a broad spectrum of learning needs, abilities, and language proficiencies.
- Promote student voice, teamwork, and reflective communication throughout the creative journey.
3. Assessment of/for Learning
- Utilize various assessment methods, including performances, reflections, recordings, and rubrics, to monitor and celebrate student progress.
- Provide constructive feedback that inspires students to refine their skills and take charge of their learning.
- Employ data and reflective practices to adjust teaching methods and improve artistic results.
4. Learning Environment
- Establish a safe, inclusive, and dynamic atmosphere where all students feel valued and encouraged to take creative risks.
- Cultivate a community spirit, empathy, and teamwork within ensembles and drama groups.
- Organize classroom routines and materials to enhance creativity, student agency, and performance readiness.
5. Professionalism
- Uphold a strong commitment to professional ethics, international awareness, and the school’s mission.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through collaboration, research, and self-reflection.
- Contribute to the broader artistic community of the school, which may include organizing concerts, productions, interdisciplinary showcases, and community events.
6. Student Progress
- Ensure measurable advancements in students' creative abilities, performance confidence, and collaborative skills.
- Encourage student motivation and engagement through meaningful, authentic performance experiences.
- Celebrate various forms of artistic achievement, promoting an inclusive and supportive culture.
7. Other Duties
- Participate in lunch and playground supervision, collaborative planning meetings, and additional assigned duties.
- Take on extra responsibilities as designated by the Elementary Principal or Associate Elementary Principal.
- Provide a robust Choir/Theatre option for Elementary students to engage them in extracurricular opportunities.
Desirable Skills and Requirements
- A recognized teaching degree in Music Education, Drama Education, or Performing Arts, or a teaching degree with postgraduate qualifications in a related field, enabling certification as a Music/Drama teacher.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching or facilitating music and/or drama in a professional or educational context (international experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive and motivating environments for early childhood and elementary students.
- Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork, with a dedication to interdisciplinary learning.
- A solid understanding of Music and Drama education within a 3K–12 framework.
- Current knowledge of educational research, technology integration, and best practices for bilingual and multilingual learners.
- A passion for fostering creativity, innovation, communication, and collaboration in young learners.
- Familiarity with or a commitment to developing expertise in contemporary frameworks of Music and Drama education (e.g., Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, or IB Arts).