Music Teacher
Changsha WES Academy
Changsha Hunan China
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- Expired
- Salary:
- music teacher wanted in a IB school
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2022
Job overview
Required for August 2022--a two years contract (renewable)
We are looking for a Teacher of Music to join our School, who have an enthusiasm and passion for working with students, and with responsibility both for the teaching of music and for developing the School's music tradition. The position will commence in August 2022, the initial contract will be for a period of two years, and the contract is renewable.
Candidates are expected to:
- have a Bachelor degree or above (Major in Music preferred);
- have more than 2 years of relevant teaching experience;
- have good communication skills with kids;
- have ability to deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated Music curriculum for all students;
- contributes to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner;
- work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff
- experience with IB and IGCSE beneficial
Job Description:
- Aware of content and pedagogy in music within school context
- Plan and prepare lessons for music class according to specified scope and sequence documents
- Maintaining class records
- Conduct classes according to IB standards of practice
- Class management skills
- Class ethos of respect for diverse ethnic communities
- Plan collaboratively with music department for progressive music development across grades
- Work and collaborate with Homeroom teachers for music specialist link
- Work with Homeroom to prepare for Assemblies, special events, Winter Concert
- Collaborate with all relevant departments for special events planning
- Attend all relevant meetings as prescribed by school and department
- Be prepared to enrich school culture by volunteering for committees, events support, etc.
- Experience in Choir arrangement
- This includes but is not limited to the job functions involved with the position.
Compensation and benefit package
- Competitive salary;
- Housing allowance;
- Airfare allowance;
- Healthcare/Medical Insurance ;
- Working days free lunch;
- Free tuition fee for up to two children;
- Shipping fee;
- Working visa processing fee;
- Professional development;
School website: www.wes-cwa.org
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About Changsha WES Academy
Changsha Wes Academy, located in Changsha City in Hunan Province, China. We started in September 2011 and have continued to grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and will continue to grow offering IBPYP, IGCSE and A Levels. In such a small time, the school has become worked on developing an IB curriculum in the Primary. In addition, the school has well-equipped classrooms, a well-resourced sports department, dedicated science labs, music, art rooms and libraries. Most recently the school has completely overhauled its digital strategy to lay the foundations to further its position as a leader in associated technologies in the region. With this in mind we are now the only Microsoft School in middle China and only one of five for the whole of China. In the Secondary section, with the use of BYOD, students are working together to enhance learning opportunities where appropriate. In conclusion, Changsha Wes Academy is fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools.
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