Instrumental Music Teacher

Job Summary

Stamford American International School welcomes applications from qualified, experienced teachers looking for an international, vibrant, challenging and rewarding teaching experience. Teaching candidates are evaluated on four key areas: high quality teaching practice, contribution to learning area and curriculum development, relationships with students, staff and parents and contribution to the whole school.

Position Objective

The role of our Instrumental Music Teachers is to build and maintain a successful music program within the school. This includes teaching instrumental techniques, performance skills, music theory and musical awareness to students ages 5 through 18. Staff are expected to work in conjunction with curriculum staff teaching the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP programs as well as support the schools’ Music Ensemble Program.

Responsibilities

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhered to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

Music

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of age groups and abilities
• Introduce cultural aspects of music to students, in relation to the nationalities represented at the school
• Provide evaluation and documentation of student progress
• Adhere to the SAIS teacher guidelines
• Working collaboratively with a team of musicians to plan and build the curriculum
• Working closely with grade teachers to establish optimal support for students and assess their development and needs
• Support the music department with the Music Ensemble Program, school soirees and larger scale concerts and productions

Duties

• To uphold and promote the ethos of the school.
• To provide high quality instrumental lessons to individuals and small groups of students.
•  To monitor and record progress of individual pupils and to feedback to parents and teachers.
• To assist with the preparation and performance of examination pieces and concerts, as required.
• To support the schools Music Ensemble Program, as required.
• To remain professional in manners and dress at all times and to be aware of school policies.
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the Head of Music and the Superintendent

Position Requirements

• Flexible and mutually convenient hours during school time (8:00am – 17:30pm, Monday – Friday)
• Bachelors Degree (preferably in Music / Music Performance)
• Suzuki Training & Registration (Suzuki Strings position only)
• At least 5 years of experience in working with children as an instrumental teacher with relevant qualifications
• Experience with Trinity and/or Abrsm music examinations
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skill
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (preferably in Music / Music Performance)
• Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Contacts

• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students
• PTA

Working Conditions

• School Environment
• Working hours are flexible and in mutual agreement with the school (8:00am – 17:00pm, Monday – Friday)
• Lessons fall during the Music departments IMP schedule. There are no lessons during school holidays.