Middle School Music Teacher

September 8, 2024

Juffair

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Eligible Candidates:

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Major: Music Education
Required Certificates:

Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Job Benefits:

Job Description: Teaching:

Create an environment of respect and rapport, engaging students actively in their learning.
Communicate clearly and positively, showing flexibility and responsiveness
Address the needs of students with different levels and abilities
Use prescribed curriculum framework with curricular standards
Use a range and balance of teaching strategies
Utilize developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
Use a variety of resources for pursuing open-ended inquiry
Recognize the importance of cultural heritage
Maintain constant awareness of the needs of second language learners
Provide prompt, regular, and appropriate feedback to students/parents by maintaining accurate records for each student
Use technology to optimize learning

Planning:

Plan collaboratively, based on the agreed curriculum framework, standards, and instructional goals.
Create learning units with the end of mind (backward design)
Involve students in planning their learning and assessment
Build upon students prior knowledge and experience and accommodate a wide range of ability levels
Use varied and appropriate resources
Maintain accurate records including lesson plans and grade books

Assessing:

View planning, teaching, and assessing as interconnected processes
Use a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation
Assess the levels of student’s current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning
Enable students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process
Involve students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit
Ensure students fully understand how their grades are determined
Maintain records of regular parental contact
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the results of assessment provide a link to further curriculum development

Student Care and Support:

Provide a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of the classroom
Efficiently carry out supervision responsibilities
Support the moral, social, and emotional development of each child
Ensure calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of fair and consistent policies
Demonstrate positive attitudes of tolerance, respect, and integrity by example
Celebrating multicultural and national identities in our community
Gain insight into students through communication and partnership with families and colleagues

Professional Appraisal And Staff Development:

Seek and participate in opportunities for professional growth
Support the emphasis on ongoing professional learning to further develop knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice
Perform additional duties required by the administration that are consistent with the purposes and responsibilities in this job description.
Actively work and support the MKS growth process.