We are looking for one middle school Music teacher to work in our client school which ins a bilingual school in downtown Hangzhou, for August 2022 start.

Position Description
• The Music Teacher will facilitate and teach the music program across the elementary and middle school programs.
• The teacher will lead and develop a vibrant extracurricular music program consisting of ensembles and bands.
• The teacher will guide the student academically , socially , physically , and emotionally in a manner that fosters the overall development and well-being of each individual.
• The teacher’s goal is to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment in which the child becomes a proactive learner engaged in the musical arts.
• The teacher shall also maintain a positive and caring environment, to provide sensitive support to each child and to challenge each child to develop his/her interest and fullest potential in music.

Teaching Duties & Responsibilities & Classroom Management:
• To refine and execute with your fellow colleagues and academic team the school curriculum.
• To create concrete and supportive learning tools as required for delivery of the program to the highest standard.
• To prepare and maintain an orderly environment in which the equipment and materials are complete, appealing and appropriate to the needs of the group.
• To attend all staff meetings including monthly team planning meetings.
• To create weekly and daily lesson plans which will outline the goals, content and
support resources to be undertaken in your daily work with your pupils.
• To maintain current and accurate records of classroom attendance, children’s daily progress, attainment and achievement, through anecdotes, collections of children’s
work for portfolios and individual assessment.
• To monitor and liaise with all specialist teachers regarding the students’ progress.
• To compile this knowledge in written format for the purpose of writing progress
reports as set out by the school.
• To conduct parent conferences and report verbally to parents regarding the progress
of their child as set out by the school.
• To attend and participate in all school wide functions, professional development
workshops, Parent Orientation and Parent Education evenings.
• To maintain discipline and manage the classroom in the manner set out by the
school handbook, with absolute and total respect for the child at all times.
• To undertake other supervisory duties such as in the playground and lunchroom as
set out by the school.
• To participate in any in-service education programs conducted by the school each
year.
• To participate in the observation of other classrooms, attend seminars and advanced
coursework where possible.
• To serve as an Advisor to a small number of students, supporting their academic, social, emotional progress within the school.

Qualifications:
• Native English Speaker, effective communicator
• Teaching certification from North America, Australia, New Zealand, or United
Kingdom
• 2+ years teaching experience
• Belief in importance of inquiry based and experiential learning
• Experience working in a bilingual environment a plus
• Enthusiastic, outgoing nature
• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm for new cultures and experiences
• Creative problem solving skills
• Flexibility