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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
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
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A desire to develop a life-long love and appreciation for music in primary students
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To instruct young musicians in a classroom setting, establishing the fundamentals of
music
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To develop and maintain an engaging and practical curriculum; incorporating theory,
history and practice
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Maintain a high standard of student achievement
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Assess student progress through practical assessments
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Work collaboratively with the whole school aesthetics faculty
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Complete term reports on student achievement
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Establish and maintain a purposeful and positive learning atmosphere, with high
expectations of all
Co-Curricular
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Organise internal and external performances, competitions and similar events
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Conduct, lead, assist and accompany a wide and varied range of music ensembles at
lunch time and after school
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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
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Accompany students on trips away from the school if required
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Attend assemblies and similar school-wide events
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Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people within the school.
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Uphold and promote all aspects of the Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
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To act on aspects of pupil welfare and safeguarding raising any concerns by following
school protocol/procedures
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Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Primary School Principal or Director of
Aesthetics
Requirements Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
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Valid teaching certificate
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Fluency in English
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2 or more years teaching experience
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Experience leading vocal ensembles
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Proficiency in piano
Preferred Experience
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Music curriculum development
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Vocal pedagogy experience
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
Requirements
Native English speaker preferred Related Degrees in the teaching subject Minimum 3 years’ full time related teaching experience in International schools A positive attitude