Summary

Teach courses in music and/or the arts including fine and applied art, such as music theory, musical insturments, painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.

Duties

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects.
• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
• Prepare students for performances or school celebrations.
• Prepare and deliver classes to students on topics such as fundamentals of music, dseign, and art history.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Keep students informed of community events, such as plays, art exhibits, and concerts.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.
• Perform administrative duties.

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• Min 1 year experience as a performer, musician, artist, or teacher

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Suite
• G-Suite
• OneDrive
• Canva

Benefits

• Flexible Hours

About Us

Next Generation Preparatory School is a dynamic private elementary school in Cordova, TN, serving children ages 7 to 12, along with a homeschool group for students ages 7 to 15. We are dedicated to fostering a passion for discovery, innovation, and cross-cultural communication through a rigorous STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum.

Our expert educators utilize an Activity-Project-Problem (APB) approach, guiding students through hands-on STEM projects that spark creativity, strengthen critical thinking, and nurture socioemotional growth. With small-group learning and an evidence-based, holistic teaching philosophy, we equip students with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

At Next Gen Prep, we go beyond traditional learning—preparing the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and global citizens. NextGen Prep is looking for motivated and skilled educators, assistants, and clinicians to join our team!