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Music Teacher

Horizon Japan International School Yokohama Campus

Yokohama, Japan

US 3000 - 4000 a month

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Music
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Native English Speaker
A degree in Music Education or a Teaching credential
Two to five years current teaching experience as a Music teacher
Experience working with an international education
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
Familiarity with best practice methodologies as they apply to teaching a diverse student body as well as evidence of recent professional growth activities
Experience and commitment to sponsoring extracurricular and after school activities

Job Benefits:

Relocation allowance
Visa procurement assistance
Assistance with finding housing
Medical insurance
Sick leave
Subsidized public transportation
Professional development

Job Description:

Horizon Japan International School is accreditated by Kanagawa Prefecture and CIS and authorized to implement IB Diploma Programme. It is currently a candidate school to implement IB PYP and MYP.

HJIS has an outstanding faculty who provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn in, foster intellectual rigor and independent thinking, and promote high standards, collegiality and an extremely strong sense of community.

We value candidates who exhibit a passion for teaching, who have experience with students from diverse backgrounds, whose pursuit of professional development is keen and ongoing, and whose academic background and teaching experience are directly relevant to the position.

The following are areas for which the teacher will be held professionally accountable to:

Teach music courses to students including voice, tone, tempo and rhythm skills
Train, rehearse and lead students in school and community musical programs
Conduct music classes according to rules and regulations established by the HJIS
Develop and maintain an effective music educational program for students
Schedule daily classes to instruct and rehearse within the assigned time
Understand potentials and skills of each student and guide individual student according to their skills
Evaluate student performance and provide feedback and assistance to improve their musical skills
Maintain lesson plans and instructional materials for students
Recommend maintenances and repairs for musical instruments when necessary
Maintain student behavioral standards to ensure productive and disciplined environment during group rehearsals, practices, and performances
Collaborate with school administration to organize musical programs for civic functions and school productions
Monitor students in and out of the classrooms
Maintain safe and positive learning environment for students
Participate in curriculum development programs, student activities and faculty committees
Attend educational workshops, trainings and professional improvement programs to maintain professional competence
Maintain student grading and attendance records
Evaluate student progress and ensure that students complete daily assignments

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Located in the fashionable, beautiful, and cosmopolitan port city, of Yokohama, Horizon International School has served the educational needs of diverse families since 2003. With its state-of-the-art campus, HJIS aims to provide students with a highly challenging, rigorous, and engaging curriculum. As an authorized IB Continuum School for the PYP, MYP, and DP, the backbone of HJIS’ curriculum is to instill international-mindedness, global citizenship, intercultural learning, and explore global issues and diverse perspectives.

HJIS is fully accredited by two of the world’s leading accreditation organizations: the Council of International Schools (CIS), based in Europe, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), based in the USA. This joint accreditation is evidence of our commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning. The high standards set by CIS and WASC Accreditations ensure that HJIS can attract and retain professional and dedicated teachers. At HJIS, teachers build awareness of students’ learning styles and needs, including their academic, social, physical, and emotional development.

Horizon Japan International has a multicultural environment which is enhanced by the diverse provenance of both teachers and students who come from more than 40 different countries. We believe that children who grow and learn in a multicultural environment gain a greater understanding of others’ cultures, behaviors, and attitudes.

Preschool and Kindergarten: PYP Early Years Primary School (Grade 1-5): PYP Middle School (Grade 6-10): MYP Grade 11 and 12: IB Diploma Programme

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This is a Direct to School Job

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