Music Teacher at a Christian International School in Hong Kong

Music Teacher

(Ref. no.: T_2023_MUS_135_TES)

Responsibilities

• Developing an appropriate and justifiable system for assessing and grading students
• Preparing bands and other instrumental or choral groups for public performances as specified by the School
• Collaborate with other music and homeroom teachers in organizing musical events
• Ensure proper care, maintenance and inventory of musical instruments
• Advise the School on purchase needs of the music program; plan and implement the music budget

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in relevant major subject(s) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent teaching credential with at least 10 weeks’ practicum
• Major in music strongly preferred
• Prior experience in teaching music in a school setting required
• Experience in teaching band an advantage
• Strong general proficiency in music; knowledge of music theory
• Competency in utilization of varied instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and differentiated instruction as relate to a range of student aptitudes and learning styles
• Ability to work with students with a range of musical abilities is required; proficiency in one or more musical instruments required
• Candidate who can play wind instruments preferable
• High level of English proficiency in spoken and written English required

Effective Date of Employment

The starting date for this appointment is mid-August 2023. Initial contract is normally 2 years in duration. Renewable 2-year contracts are offered subject to mutual agreement.

Application Details

Please refer to the detailed Employment process (Teaching positions) on the School’s website. Applications including a cover letter, resume, completed Teacher Application Form, Christian Faith Questionnaire should be submitted to recruit@caisbv.edu.hk.

Please quote the reference number of the post in your application.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position. Review of applications is on on-going basis until the position is filled and the School reserves the right not to fill the posts advertised. Applicants not contacted within 12 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.