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Bradenton Christian School

Bradenton Christian School is a growing dynamic Christian school located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Bradenton. Founded in 1960, we currently serve over 840 students Pre-K–12th grade. BCS offers a wide variety of opportunities to our students in sports, music, art, computers, languages, drama, etc.

BCS is a covenantal school serving church-attending families in Manatee County.

News

Bradenton opens new athletic center

November 2021

The $19m Pentecost Athletic Center — named after the project’s largest benefactor — includes several courts for basketball, volleyball and wrestling, along with a multi-purpose field for soccer and football.

Bradenton Christian School students at Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy

December 2016

Students meet monthly for leadership labs throughout the school year.

Campuses

Main Campus
3304 43rd Street W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: (941) 792-5454
Preschool
1305 43rd Street W., Bradenton, FL 34209

Staff & Students

School Head
Linda Dahnke
Steven Matthew Strite

Full-time Faculty & Administration
73

Part-time Faculty & Administration
10

Support Staff
30

Enrollment

Part-Day Early Childhood 9

K3-K4 47

K5 47

Grades 1-5 304

Grades 6-8 237

Grades 9-12 271

Job Opportunities

Posted June 16th, 2025

Elementary School Music Teacher

The Elementary School Music Teacher will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the Elementary School Music Teacher’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school, to the classroom, and to their association with students and parents.

Summary:

The Elementary School Music Teacher will be responsible for implementing a music curriculum aligned with the school’s mission and values, fostering a love for musical worship while supporting students’ spiritual growth and artistic development.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Fosters a developmentally appropriate, positive, and safe learning environment while teaching subject matter that supports students’ spiritual and academic growth.
Develops respectful and trusting relationships with individual students.
Implements a curriculum designed to cultivate a love for music while helping elementary students develop skills and creativity.
Promotes worship and spiritual formation through vocal and instrumental music.
Teaches foundational music theory, fostering musical growth and encouraging students to develop their musical abilities.
Develops and implements differentiated learning strategies to meet the needs of multiple learning styles present in the classroom.
Fosters a continuum of musical growth starting at the elementary level, ensuring skill development and a lasting interest in music across grade levels.
Prepares students for musical performances, such as the annual Christmas concert, while effectively and efficiently managing administrative tasks.
Maintains an organized and safe learning environment for students.
Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
Assesses student progress, provides feedback on skill development, and keeps parents informed about their child’s musical growth.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, school leadership, and fellow teachers through consistent communication and collaboration.
Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
Develops and maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in education.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at the discretion of school administration.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:
A clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church.
A clear understanding of and support for covenantal Christian education along with a desire to lead students in the development of a Christian worldview.
Demonstrates spiritual maturity and a growing commitment to the Christian faith.
Possesses the ability to demonstrate a philosophy of Christian education and personal faith aligned with the mission and Statement of Belief of Bradenton Christian School.
Bachelor’s degree in music education, or a related field; eligible for a FL Teaching Certificate.
Prior elementary music teaching experience focused on developing musical skills and fostering a love for music.
Proven experience with event planning/coordination and working within budget parameters.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and build strong, positive relationships within the school community.
Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Must be able to lift 25+ pounds at times.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience. Outstanding Benefits Available!

https://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

Posted June 1st, 2025

Teacher - Elementary: 2nd Grade

Bradenton Christian seeks qualified, committed Christian candidates for all teaching positions. Most teaching positions are full-time, 10-month positions that are eligible for health and retirement benefits as well as a 50% tuition discount! A Bradenton Christian School Teacher will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the School Teacher’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school, to the classroom, and to their association with students and parents.

Summary:

The School Teacher reports directly to the School Principal, and is responsible for ensuring the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth and achievement of students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates a love for God and strong Christian walk; Mentors and models for their students what it means to be a follower of Christ.
- Establishes a developmentally appropriate, positive, and safe learning environment in which they teach subject matter that encourages students to d develop and fulfill their spiritual and academic potential.
- Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
- Designs and delivers individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
- Develops respectful and trusting relationships with each individual student, facilitates opportunities for spiritual, academic, and behavioral growth from a Christ centered Biblical worldview.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, school leadership, and fellow teachers through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
- Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
- Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in education.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at the discretion of school administration.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

- A clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church.
- FL Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility with the ability to obtain and maintain all requirements associated with certification.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Education degree preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience.
- Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Must be able to lift fifteen pounds.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience.

https://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

http://www.bcspanthers.org
3304 43rd Street W
Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: (941) 792-5454
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