Junior School

Junior School (Grades 3-5) Performing Arts/Music Teacher Full-Time Position (Temporary) Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving 750 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is on track to complete its cutting-edge Expansion Campus this fall, a 75,000-square-foot addition that seamlessly integrates with the school’s existing facilities. This significant achievement reflects the school’s ongoing growth and enduring commitment to providing an exceptional, future-focused learning environment for all members of the community. Southpointe is seeking an energetic, engaging, and collaborative educator to develop and deliver authentic, inquiry-based Performing Arts experiences within the Junior School. While the primary teaching responsibilities of this position may focus on Grades 3–5, the successful candidate must be willing and able to teach Performing Arts across the full Junior School, from Kindergarten through Grade 5, based on the needs of the program and school. Reporting to the Junior School Principal or designate, the Junior School Performing Arts Teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to a cohesive and dynamic Performing Arts program. The position is available immediately, with the start date to be mutually agreed upon by the successful candidate and the school. Deliver an engaging and developmentally appropriate Performing Arts/Music program, with a primary focus on Grades 3–5, while demonstrating the flexibility and ability to teach across the full Kindergarten to Grade 5 continuum as required; Design learning through an inquiry-based approach aligned with the philosophy and framework of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Balance inquiry, creativity, and student exploration with the explicit teaching of foundational musical skills and concepts; Develop students’ skills in singing, rhythm, melody, notation, movement, composition, improvisation, instrumental music, and ensemble performance; Introduce students to music from a variety of cultures, traditions, genres, and contexts; Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to take creative risks, collaborate, perform, and develop confidence as musicians; Assess and document student learning using practices consistent with the IB PYP and the school’s approach to assessment; Co-lead select classes that extend and enrich the Units of Inquiry beyond Performing Arts, supporting transdisciplinary learning and meaningful connections across the curriculum. Collaboration & Community Collaborate closely with the K-2 Performing Arts Teacher to ensure a cohesive, well-articulated, and high-quality Performing Arts program across the Junior School; Co-plan curriculum, performances, productions, and Performing Arts initiatives to support continuity and progression across grade levels; Collaborate with homeroom teachers and specialists to develop meaningful connections between Performing Arts and PYP Units of Inquiry; Contribute actively to the broader life of the Junior School through assemblies, celebrations, special events, and community performances; Maintain regular and professional communication with parents and families regarding student learning, performances, events, and Performing Arts opportunities; Regularly update and maintain the school’s Performing Arts webpage, ensuring program, performance, event, and opportunity information is current and engaging; Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families and contribute to a collaborative and supportive school culture. Performances & Productions Plan, coordinate, rehearse, and lead the Junior School Winter and Spring Concerts in collaboration with the K-2 Performing Arts Teacher; Lead the production of a Junior School Musical, including musical preparation, rehearsals, performance, and collaboration with colleagues on staging and production; Lead the Junior School Band program, supporting instruction across a range of band and orchestral instruments and developing students’ musicianship, instrumental proficiency, and ensemble skills; Select engaging and developmentally appropriate repertoire for Band, c