Music Teacher
Position Description
Location
Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
School / Site
Division / Department
Elementary School
Position Type
Teacher
Subject / Stages
Music
Position status
Substitute
Salary code
Substitute
Eligible Applicants
Saudi National
Dependent
Position start date
As soon as possible
Application deadline
Until filled
Reports To
Shina George, Assistant Principal
Requisition Number
01-2425-095
Summary
ISG Dammam seeks an elementary music teacher with a passion for involving students in music. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to perform. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible music program that includes multiple age, grades, and experience levels.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
- Inspire students to perform music in both informal and formal settings.
- Contribute to a successful after school program.
- Contribute to the creation and revision of a music curriculum.
- Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
- Plan meaningful assessment opportunities.
- Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
- Know and respond to the needs of all students.
- Organize events and performances.
- Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
- Exhibit effective and positive classroom management.
- Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Elementary Assistant Principal.
- Embody, uphold, and promote the ISG Learning Principles:
- Students learn best with voice and choice.
- Learning is a reflective practice.
- Learning requires a safe, collaborative environment.
- Learning requires feedback for growth.
- Learning inspires passionate engagement.
- Learning from failure requires a growth mindset.
- Appropriate challenge engages and motivates learners.
Qualifications and Knowledge
The candidate must have:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
- Current certification/licensure to teach Music.
- Knowledge of the National Core Arts Standards.
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Teaching music at the elementary school level in an international context.
- Leading and inspiring elementary students to perform.
- Designing programs based on the National Core Arts Standards.
- Proficient with Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
Skills
- A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
- Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
- Highly-developed classroom management skill.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Maturity to handle a range of situations.
