Primary School General Music Teacher
About The School
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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
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
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
Co-Curricular
Organise 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
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
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 Director of
Aesthetics
Requirements Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
Valid teaching certificate
Fluency in English
2 or more years teaching experience
Experience leading vocal ensembles
Proficiency in piano
Preferred Experience
Music curriculum development
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