Elementary Music Teacher
Kang Chiao International School, East China Campus is seeking a dynamic and motivated licensed teacher to fill the position of Elementary (1st-5th) Music Teacher for Kang Chiao Elementary School's International Class beginning the 2019-2020 school year (teacher report date would be Aug. 1, 2019). The music teacher would also sub as needed.
The International Class is the Elementary School sub-section (Grades 1-5) of Kang Chiao where our foreign-passport-holding Elementary School students attend school in an English-medium environment (apart from designated Chinese subject periods) with a foreign-hire, English-speaking Homeroom Teacher and a local hire, Bilingual (Mandarin and English)Co-Teacher.
The basic requirements of the Elementary Music Teacher on a week-by-week basis would be to:
- Be in-charge of teaching general music classes to classes of 24-28 students, grades 1-5
- Be eager and excited about being a pioneer in building and implementing curriculum, procedures, and other systems in both your Music Class as well as throughout the whole I.C. (International Class). KCISEC is only in its 5th year of operation at the time of posting this ad - you would truly be a pioneer, innovator, and problem solver in your role!
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in a dignified, professional, and respectful manner
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times
- Work in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment
- Assign, collect, check, and maintain clear records of assignments
- Form trusting, professional bonds with students and parents
- Put students and their families first
- Sub and take hallway, detention, and other duties as needed
Note
In order to receive "credit" on the Kang Chiao payscale for prior years of teaching experience, formal letters from each of your previous schools' HR Departments stating the time period you worked there and in what capacity must be presented to Kang Chiao at the time of hire (during the inital contract drafting phase).
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Location | Kunshan, China |
Start Date | August 2019 |
Contract Length | 2 Years |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Elementary |
Monthly Salary | USD 2000 - 3500 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Major | Music Education or comparable/closely related field |
Additional School Requirements | |
NOTE: Applicants MUST possess a recognized, valid, unexpired teaching license to apply for this position. TEFL Certification by itself does not qualify in this case. |