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Shanghai Singapore International School

Primary School String Teacher

¥ 26K-37K/Month

Shanghai, China

1 position available

Starting date in 2023-11-30

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About The School

Well know institution with long history providing high quality IB Career related program. Learn more about this school

Job Description

Job Title: Primary School Strings Teacher

Our School:

Founded in 1996, the Shanghai Singapore International School aims to develop each student

into a responsible global citizen, with a strong sense of character preparing them for success in

any life or career path they may choose. Our philosophy, vision, and mission is to educate

students in an environment that will not only equip them with a high level of content skills and

information, but also help them to learn the behaviors associated with global citizenry and the

concept of being humanitarians and caring individuals.

Purpose:

The successful candidate will provide classroom strings (violin and cello) instruction to G1

through G6 students as well as develop and maintain a comprehensive and appropriate strings

curriculum. The candidate will also lead a variety of ensembles and organize informal and

formal performances together with the duties expected of a teacher in the school as part of the

faculty team.

At SSIS in Grade 3 students can join general music or the strings programme where they

choose violin or cello. In grades 3 and 4 there are separate classes for either instrument with

specialist teachers. In grades 5 and 6 they are taught together with classes divided into upper

and lower sections. Class sizes vary from 4 to 12 students. The programme continues into

Grades 7 and 8.

Reports to:

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

Principal

Key Accountabilities:

1. Teaching and Learning

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

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

their instrument and music

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

history and practice

 Maintain a high standard of student achievement

 Assess student progress through practical assessments

 Work collaboratively with the whole school aesthetics faculty

 Complete term reports on student achievement

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

expectations of all

2. Co-Curricular

 Organising internal and external performances, competitions and similar events

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

lunch time and after school across the School

 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

3. General Responsibilities

 Accompany students on trips away from the School if required

 Attend assemblies and similar school-wide events

 Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young

people within the school.

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

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

school protocol/procedures

 Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Primary School Principal or K-12

Aesthetics Coordinator/Director

Requirements

Qualifications and experience required:

a) Demonstrated knowledge of current best practice in international pedagogy and innovation.

Successful teaching experience. Recent training and/or experience in the current

curriculum.

b) Experience as a Primary School Strings Teacher in international schools.

c) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with

students, parents, teachers and others.

d) Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Valid teaching certificate.

e) Work experience with other cultures and nationalities within an international education

environment. Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners.

f) Proven ability to bring about and support change. A positive attitude. Willingness to

collaborate regularly with colleagues in a positive, constructive manner. Ability to participate

in and establish collaborative structures. Proven ability to develop successful academic

programs.

g) Willingness to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of

achievement. Willingness to reinforce our School Mission and I-4C values.

h) Ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices. Ability

to engage students in learning activities using a variety of current technologies and online

platforms.

i) Preferred experience: Strings curriculum development, proficiency in piano, ABRSM

Benefits

A Competitive Salary paid in RMB plus re-signing incentives
A two-year contract (renewable by mutual agreement)
Annual flights to and from your point of origin
Tuition Fee waiver for two dependent children per teaching family
On-campus Accommodation (depending on vacancy) or Housing Allowance 9K
Moving Allowance
Accident / Medical Insurance
Dependent’s Subsidy Allowance
Paid Vacation
School Bus Service to and from school at designated pick-up points
Lunch during school days
Laptop Subsidy
Mobile Phone Allowance
Continuing Professional Development

Post date: 2023-09-13

Primary School String Teacher

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