CHILD SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

POSITION TITLE: Music teacher

REPORTS TO: Head of English Program

POSITION SUMMARY

Informed by the school’s values, teachers will ensure that all students learn the content and skills required for academic success as defined by curricular and instructional objectives and overarching school goals.

Instructors will:

• Teach appropriate content and skills using student-centered, project-based curriculum materials adopted by the school.
• Provide supplemental and teacher-created materials as needed.
• Develop lesson plans accommodating diverse learning styles and specialized student needs.
• Create a learning environment that encourages:
  • Positive social interaction
  • Active engagement
  • Self-motivation
• Actively participate with colleagues in:
  • School improvement activities
  • Professional development
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment meetings
  • Student support meetings

WHAT WE OFFER

• Visa/work permit sponsorship, including spouse and up to two dependents
• Paid personal leave days and public holidays
• Flight ticket provided for overseas hires
• KPI (Key Performance Indicator) bonuses
• 11th-month salary bonus upon completion of 10 working months
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing onboarding support, including:
  • Airport pickup
  • Bank assistance
  • Phone setup
• Tuition discount for up to two children

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Education/Music.
• Certified teaching license (PGCE/QTS) from:
  • USA
  • Canada
  • UK
  • Australia
• Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time professional teaching experience.
• Experience in student-centered, project-based learning preferred.

Selection considerations include:

• Academic background
• Professional experience
• Interview performance
• References

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

All Dewey teachers must:

• Support the mission and vision of the organization and schools.
• Be passionate about teaching students.
• Set high goals for students and themselves.
• Work diligently to achieve these goals.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and teaching skills.
• Be analytical, critical thinkers willing to engage in meaningful discourse.
• Work effectively within collaborative teams.
• Be receptive to coaching and support.
• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and resilience.
• Be results-oriented.
• Be reflective listeners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PLANNING AND PREPARATION

All Dewey teachers must:

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of:
  • Content area
  • Instructional pedagogy
  • Project-based learning
• Incorporate student needs into instructional implementation, including:
  • Academic abilities
  • Developmental strengths/challenges
  • Language
  • Culture
• Implement interventions, accommodations, and modifications when necessary.
• Set instructional outcomes that are:
  • Appropriately challenging
  • Clear and sequenced
  • Vertically and horizontally aligned
• Complete lesson plans aligned with the innovative project-based curriculum.
• Utilize diverse instructional resources, including:
  • School curriculum materials
  • External enrichment resources
• Implement structured project-based units with:
  • Hands-on activities
  • Appropriate materials
  • Flexible student grouping
• Use assessments to guide instruction for:
  • Whole-class learning
  • Small groups
  • Individual remediation/enrichment

2. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

All Dewey teachers must:

• Build strong, respectful, and productive relationships within the school community.
• Create student-centered environments promoting autonomy and independent learning.
• Foster respectful communication among:
  • Teacher-to-student
  • Student-to-student
  • Student-to-teacher
• Maintain classrooms demonstrating:
  • High expectations
  • Content value
  • Quality student work
• Establish clear classroom structures, routines, and organization supporting safety and learning.
• Maintain a behavior management system including:
  • Clear expectations
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • Appropriate responses to misconduct
• Provide a safe classroom environment supporting diverse learning activities.

3. INSTRUCTION

All Dewey teachers must:

• Deliver highly engaging, student-centered instruction with clear purpose and process.
• Use accurate spoken and written language that expands student vocabulary.
• Engage students through:
  • High-quality questioning
  • Higher-order thinking
  • Appropriate wait time
• Encourage meaningful student dialogue and student leadership.
• Design cognitively engaging activities adaptable to individual student needs.
• Utilize strategic grouping based on learning objectives.
• Monitor student understanding and performance continuously.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback supporting growth.
• Implement systems allowing students to:
  • Self-assess
  • Improve performance
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting instruction to student needs.

4. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

All Dewey teachers must:

• Reflect on lesson effectiveness to improve future instruction.
• Maintain accurate records, including:
  • Assignments
  • Grades
  • Rubrics
  • Administrative documentation
• Involve students in interpreting and acting on feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding:
  • Course expectations
  • Student progress
  • Concerns and achievements
• Engage families in the school community.
• Contribute positively to school culture and professional collaboration.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities.
• Support colleagues and contribute to advancement of the profession.
• Demonstrate professionalism through:
  • Integrity
  • Ethics
  • Service
  • Student advocacy
• Participate constructively in team and departmental decisions.
• Comply with campus, school, and district regulations.

5. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

All Dewey teachers must:

• Refer struggling students to the intervention team when needed (academic, social, emotional, behavioral).
• Complete school documentation promptly, including:
  • Interim reports
  • Report cards
  • Student logs
  • Incident reports
• Supervise students during assigned times.
• Complete at least:
  • One additional duty
  • One advisory course responsibility
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.