Primary School General Music Teacher

Position Goal:

The successful candidate will provide classroom music instruction to Kindergarten through Grade 6 students as well as develop and maintain a comprehensive and appropriate music curriculum. The candidate will also lead music events and additional related activies throughout the year together with the duties expected of a teacher in the school as part of the faculty team. This position also includes leading the Primary School Choir.

From Grades 3-6 students choose to take the strings class or general music with specialist teachers. This allows us to maintain low class sizes and provide a personal approach to music. Local and expatriate teachers are encouraged to apply.

Supervised, evaluated by and reports to:

Reports to Primary Aesthetics Head of Department, Director of Aesthetics and Primary School Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

1. A desire to develop a life-long love and appreciation for music in primary students
   

2. To instruct young musicians in a classroom setting, establishing the fundamentals of
   

   music
   

3. To develop and maintain an engaging and practical curriculum; incorporating theory,
   

   history and practice
   

4. Maintain a high standard of student achievement
   

5. Assess student progress through practical assessments
   

6. Work collaboratively with the whole school aesthetics faculty
   

7. Complete term reports on student achievement
   

8. Establish and maintain a purposeful and positive learning atmosphere, with high
   

   expectations of all
   

Co-Curricular

1. Organise internal and external performances, competitions and similar events
   

2. Conduct, lead, assist and accompany a wide and varied range of music ensembles at
   

   lunch time and after school
   

3. Work with and support the Primary Aesthetics Head of Department to maintain high
   

   standards of music achievement in all areas of curriculum and co-curriculum programmes
   

General Responsibilities

1. Accompany students on trips away from the school if required
   

2. Attend assemblies and similar school-wide events
   

3. Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
   

   people within the school.
   

4. Uphold and promote all aspects of the Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
   

5. To act on aspects of pupil welfare and safeguarding raising any concerns by following
   

   school protocol/procedures
   

6. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Primary School Principal or Director of
   

   Aesthetics
   

Requirements Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
   

2. Valid teaching certificate
   

3. Fluency in English
   

4. 2 or more years teaching experience
   

5. Experience leading vocal ensembles
   

6. Proficiency in piano
   

Preferred Experience

1. Music curriculum development
   

2. Vocal pedagogy experience