GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Music Teacher reports directly to the Lead Teacher. They are required to have strong pedagogical knowledge, a thorough understanding of their curriculum content and a concern for pastoral care. Classroom teachers will also demonstrate the ability to improve student learning outcomes and the aptitude to identify and cater to the individual learning needs of each student. They will plan, organize and implement the American curriculum in a manner that guides and encourages students to achieve their potential as a student and young person.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Responsible for the instruction of music in elementary school
- Ensure implementation of Inspire World American School’s mission, visionand core values
- Unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships between students and adults alike
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Working knowledge in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint (or pages, numbers, and keynote if using Apple/MAC products)
- Strong organizational and time-management skill
- Attend and participate in IWAS’s staff meetings as required
- Attend and participate in IWAS’s training programs as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Teachers are expected to perform at a high level in all areas of IWAS’s core values, mission and instructional strategies as laid out in the School Handbook
- Develop unit plans and assessments that are in accordance with established standards linked to the CCSS.
- Instruct and monitor student’s performance with the use of learning materials and technology
- Teachers are expected to implement a wide variety of teaching methods designed to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiatedinstruction for all levels of ability within a class
- Create curriculum linked clear, learning objectives for all classes
- Create a variety of learning materials and resources for use in the classroom
- Teachers will create a strongly engaging scheme of work and plans related to curriculum objectives designed to move students towards meeting proficient performance standards that are in line with Common Core principles and expected outcomes
- Teachers are expected to actively participate in all professional developmen sessions and implement new strategies in their subsequent teaching and learning
- Teachers are expected to use the school’s LMS to maintain accurate and upto-date records of attendance, coursework, and to submit student report cards and school-wide assessment records on time
- Be present during the required school hours (8:00am – 4:30pm), dressed professionally and always adhere to the professional code of conduct
- Teachers are expected to attend and participate in parent / teacher meetings, parent conferences (when needed), department and schoo meetings and student tutoring as communicated by the administration and track all efforts to create consistent and effective communication wit parents
- Teachers will perform other duties as assigned by the school administration when applicable
- Participate in after-school clubs throughout the school year either as the lead teacher or assisting another teacher
Job Requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree
- Conversational English language skills
- Music experience in an elementary school
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Positive and cooperative attitude towards students, parents and staff
EVALUATION:
The Lead Teacher and Principal will evaluate the Art Teacher each year. The evaluation will be based on the IWAS duties and responsibilities listed above. Information for the evaluation will be gathered from the administration, faculty and staff of Inspire World American School.