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An exciting opportunity for an Elementary Music Teacher has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!
Responsibilities
Support the Elementary Music Coordinator.
Become familiar with the PYP Scope and Sequence document and the Australian National Curriculum requirements within the PYP
Adapt programmes to the specific needs of students in their classes
Motivate students to perform to the best of their ability
Develop and/or amend programmes to meet changing needs and resources
Attend and contribute to team meetings and collaborative planning
Actively participate in professional development opportunities
Position Requirements:
Class music teaching from Prep to Year 5 and Ensembles dependent on expertise
Instrumental music to individuals and groups dependent on expertise
Liaison with the Music Coordinator and Head of Elementary School in the preparation of various music performances during the year
Assist with major music events including staging and general logistics
Key Competencies required:
Demonstrated experience in primary music education
Ability to teach specialist instrumental or voice
Ability to lead ensembles
A demonstrated ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage students in their music learning
An up to date and thorough understanding of principles and practices relating to student learning strategies
Set and maintain high standards in all aspects of the Music Performance programme
Relationships with Students, Staff and Parents
Ability to develop productive relationships with students which foster and develop positive behaviours for learning
Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and colleagues
Demonstrated capacity to work as a co-learner and collaborator with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community
Ensure that the welfare approach towards all students is balanced and aligns with the school\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures
Key Relationships
Actively contribute to year group collaborative planning meetings
Liaises with parents, guardians and external parties, as required
Other duties as determined in consultation with the Head of Elementary, Deputy Heads of Elementary or Assistant Heads of Elementary.
Qualifications
Exemplary teaching and learning skills which achieves an outstanding level of student learning in the area of Music education.
Outstanding organisational and administrative skills that support effective and efficient management of data related to student performance and curriculum documentation relevant to the teaching of Music.
A strong commitment to the development of a professional learning community that is deeply embedded in the culture of the school
A demonstrated capacity to work with teams and develop co-operative and constructive working relationships that promote quality teaching and learning practices.
A demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, colleagues, parents and broader community.
Experience of working with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. ( Desirable)
Demonstrated experience/capacity to fulfil the core responsibilities of the position.
Further information about this position is available in the job description found in the AIS website at https://www.ais.com.sg/work-for-us-positions-vacant/
Applicants are required to read the job description for the role prior to applying and submit a cover letter , curriculum vitae and a duly completed copy of the School\'s Job Application Form (downloadable from the school\'s website) to StaffHR@ais.com.sg. Kindly ensure that the position title is clearly specified in the job application form.
Only applications submitted using the school\'s job application form will be considered.
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