Music Teacher (Early Years Education)
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American School Foundation of Chiapas
Tuxtla, Gutiérrez Chiapas, MexicoThis job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
General Objective Of The Position:
To encourage young children's learning, promote oral and written language development, support their physical, emotional, communicative, social, and cognitive development, and identify students' skills, abilities, interests, and needs for their holistic development.
Subject: Music
The person who holds the position must comply with the following responsibilities:
- Complete weekly planning and turn it in every Thursday.
- Collaboratively plan the IB unit of inquiry
- Complete the My Educare course assigned monthly.
- Monitor and document students’ learning
- Adapt curriculum content and strategies for all students in the class
- Prepare for observation and/or monitoring visits
- Know and implement the ASFC program of inquiry and writing curriculum
- Know ASFC policies (Linguistic, Inclusion, Assessment, Anti-Bullying, Academic Integrity, Child Protection and Admissions)
- Know and implement the learning philosophy through the play of the IB program
- Foster a culture of Respect, tolerance, equity, empathy, and cooperation.
- Create a learning culture that supports the mission, vision, and philosophy.
Activities:
Daily:
- Greet students at the classroom door with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Begin each class with a brief morning routine or musical warm-up.
- Ensure students are ready for the next class (line up, gather materials like instruments, sheet music, etc.).
- Observe students during recess, entrance, and dismissal times to monitor their well-being.
- Check students’ agendas for any updates or important notes.
- Implement the IB philosophy of learning through play, integrating music and movement activities when appropriate.
- Check institutional email for updates and communications.
Weekly:
- Send weekly lesson plans to the administration promptly.
- Provide a summary of weekly activities (including key musical concepts, performances, or practices) to parents via the digital platform.
- Attend all IB planning meetings to align your teaching with the program’s objectives.
- Submit material requests (for instruments, resources, or sheet music) at least one week in advance.
- Access the MY IB platform regularly to stay up-to-date with the program’s expectations and updates.
Monthly:
- Attend CTE (Collaborative Team of Educators) meetings as scheduled.
- Complete any professional development courses or workshops on the "My Educare" platform.
- Finalize and submit unit planners on time for music-related lessons.
- Update classroom decorations to align with the PYP Checklist, showcasing musical elements and student work.
- Create the assigned bulletin board with music-related themes and in line with the PYP Checklist guidelines.
Quarterly:
- Prepare and submit qualitative assessments of student progress through the digital platform (e.g., music skills, performances, participation).
- Submit evidence and reflections in the teacher portfolio, highlighting growth and key moments in your music teaching practice.
Yearly:
- Prepare for and attend teacher-led conferences twice a year to discuss students’ progress in music education with parents.
- Plan, organize, and lead academic and social events related to music, such as recitals, concerts, or music-themed school festivals (e.g., Academic Fair, Winterfest, Spring Fest).
Eventual:
- Participate in school-wide drills and civil protection activities, following the role assigned.
- Offer support during ASFC events, contributing as a music-related volunteer or in another capacity.
- Report any cases of bullying to the Lower School Management, especially if it affects students’ well-being in the music classroom.
- Oversee psychological support for students, particularly if there are any concerns relating to their emotional engagement with music or performance.
- Attend and request meetings with parents when needed, particularly if there are concerns about student progress or behavior in music class.
- Notify parents promptly in the event of an accident or incident involving a student, particularly during music-related activities.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Rehiring bonus (after initial contract)
- Yearly round-trip airfare of up to MXN 20,000
- Paid Christmas and Easter leave
- Major Medical Insurance
- Official IB training or selected Professional Development for the position
- Paid workplace accident insurance
- Paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in Mexico, including renewal
- Mexican Social Security
- Annual Stipend. 15 days' salary of the annual stipend paid before
- December 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.
- Vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.
- Housing at ASFC Staff Residencies (furnished apartment, Water, and WIFI are included, equivalent to MXN 9,000)
- 100% Scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (Scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and PTA charges)
- Salary: MXN monthly before tax.
Job Requirements
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Lesson Planning: Ability to design engaging performing arts lessons for middle and high school students.
- IB Knowledge: Familiar with IB curriculum and standards, integrating them into art instruction.
- Digital Skills: Proficient in video/audio editing tools and interactive learning platforms.
- Advanced English: High proficiency in English for clear communication and instruction.
- Secondary Teaching Experience: Experienced in teaching performing arts at the middle or high school level.
- Teaching Certification: Certified in performing arts or a related subject.
Core Competencies:
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for clear instruction and collaboration.
- Team Spirit: Collaborative, working effectively with colleagues and staff.
- Responsibility: Accountable for student progress and classroom management.
- Proactive: Anticipates needs and takes initiative in planning and development.
- Problem Solver: Able to address challenges quickly and effectively.
- Availability: Open to providing extra support when needed.
- Customer Service: Provides excellent support to students and parents.
- Organization: Well-organized in planning, materials, and event coordination.
- Open to Feedback: Receptive to constructive feedback for growth.
About American School Foundation of Chiapas
Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 5580, 5 Plumas, CHP, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MX
We are the American School Foundation of Chiapas A.C. a recognized school worldwide, founded in 1991 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico with a bilingual and multicultural education. Since our beginnings, the American School has welcomed students and staff from all over the world generating an experience and global vision of the around.
We are a community that strives to analyze, reflect, innovate, and deliberate purposefully. We acknowledge the importance of thinking creatively and critically to give meaning to our world and contribute fully as capable, confident, and responsible citizens. When you visit our school you’ll notice people of all ages thinking, interacting, innovating, and solving problems in thoughtful ways. We encourage ourselves to be knowledgeable thinkers who can contribute actively to our local, national, and international communities.
At the American School, we are united through creative and critical thinking, international mindedness, being environmentally cultured, principled communicators, and a caring and collaborative community.
Our Philosophy
To inspire and build in each student a positive self-image and a strong sense of integrity within a caring school environment.
Our Mission
We are a multicultural educational community that inspires a passion for learning by nurturing creative and principled citizens, through critical thinking, inquiry, and collaboration.
Our Vision
Generations of ASFC students and their families will gain the wisdom to contribute positively as global citizens in our local, national, and international community.
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Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
Music Teacher (Early Years Education)
This job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
General Objective Of The Position:
To encourage young children's learning, promote oral and written language development, support their physical, emotional, communicative, social, and cognitive development, and identify students' skills, abilities, interests, and needs for their holistic development.
Subject: Music
The person who holds the position must comply with the following responsibilities:
- Complete weekly planning and turn it in every Thursday.
- Collaboratively plan the IB unit of inquiry
- Complete the My Educare course assigned monthly.
- Monitor and document students’ learning
- Adapt curriculum content and strategies for all students in the class
- Prepare for observation and/or monitoring visits
- Know and implement the ASFC program of inquiry and writing curriculum
- Know ASFC policies (Linguistic, Inclusion, Assessment, Anti-Bullying, Academic Integrity, Child Protection and Admissions)
- Know and implement the learning philosophy through the play of the IB program
- Foster a culture of Respect, tolerance, equity, empathy, and cooperation.
- Create a learning culture that supports the mission, vision, and philosophy.
Activities:
Daily:
- Greet students at the classroom door with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Begin each class with a brief morning routine or musical warm-up.
- Ensure students are ready for the next class (line up, gather materials like instruments, sheet music, etc.).
- Observe students during recess, entrance, and dismissal times to monitor their well-being.
- Check students’ agendas for any updates or important notes.
- Implement the IB philosophy of learning through play, integrating music and movement activities when appropriate.
- Check institutional email for updates and communications.
Weekly:
- Send weekly lesson plans to the administration promptly.
- Provide a summary of weekly activities (including key musical concepts, performances, or practices) to parents via the digital platform.
- Attend all IB planning meetings to align your teaching with the program’s objectives.
- Submit material requests (for instruments, resources, or sheet music) at least one week in advance.
- Access the MY IB platform regularly to stay up-to-date with the program’s expectations and updates.
Monthly:
- Attend CTE (Collaborative Team of Educators) meetings as scheduled.
- Complete any professional development courses or workshops on the "My Educare" platform.
- Finalize and submit unit planners on time for music-related lessons.
- Update classroom decorations to align with the PYP Checklist, showcasing musical elements and student work.
- Create the assigned bulletin board with music-related themes and in line with the PYP Checklist guidelines.
Quarterly:
- Prepare and submit qualitative assessments of student progress through the digital platform (e.g., music skills, performances, participation).
- Submit evidence and reflections in the teacher portfolio, highlighting growth and key moments in your music teaching practice.
Yearly:
- Prepare for and attend teacher-led conferences twice a year to discuss students’ progress in music education with parents.
- Plan, organize, and lead academic and social events related to music, such as recitals, concerts, or music-themed school festivals (e.g., Academic Fair, Winterfest, Spring Fest).
Eventual:
- Participate in school-wide drills and civil protection activities, following the role assigned.
- Offer support during ASFC events, contributing as a music-related volunteer or in another capacity.
- Report any cases of bullying to the Lower School Management, especially if it affects students’ well-being in the music classroom.
- Oversee psychological support for students, particularly if there are any concerns relating to their emotional engagement with music or performance.
- Attend and request meetings with parents when needed, particularly if there are concerns about student progress or behavior in music class.
- Notify parents promptly in the event of an accident or incident involving a student, particularly during music-related activities.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Rehiring bonus (after initial contract)
- Yearly round-trip airfare of up to MXN 20,000
- Paid Christmas and Easter leave
- Major Medical Insurance
- Official IB training or selected Professional Development for the position
- Paid workplace accident insurance
- Paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in Mexico, including renewal
- Mexican Social Security
- Annual Stipend. 15 days' salary of the annual stipend paid before
- December 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.
- Vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.
- Housing at ASFC Staff Residencies (furnished apartment, Water, and WIFI are included, equivalent to MXN 9,000)
- 100% Scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (Scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and PTA charges)
- Salary: MXN monthly before tax.
Job Requirements
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Lesson Planning: Ability to design engaging performing arts lessons for middle and high school students.
- IB Knowledge: Familiar with IB curriculum and standards, integrating them into art instruction.
- Digital Skills: Proficient in video/audio editing tools and interactive learning platforms.
- Advanced English: High proficiency in English for clear communication and instruction.
- Secondary Teaching Experience: Experienced in teaching performing arts at the middle or high school level.
- Teaching Certification: Certified in performing arts or a related subject.
Core Competencies:
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for clear instruction and collaboration.
- Team Spirit: Collaborative, working effectively with colleagues and staff.
- Responsibility: Accountable for student progress and classroom management.
- Proactive: Anticipates needs and takes initiative in planning and development.
- Problem Solver: Able to address challenges quickly and effectively.
- Availability: Open to providing extra support when needed.
- Customer Service: Provides excellent support to students and parents.
- Organization: Well-organized in planning, materials, and event coordination.
- Open to Feedback: Receptive to constructive feedback for growth.
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About American School Foundation of Chiapas
Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 5580, 5 Plumas, CHP, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MX
We are the American School Foundation of Chiapas A.C. a recognized school worldwide, founded in 1991 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico with a bilingual and multicultural education. Since our beginnings, the American School has welcomed students and staff from all over the world generating an experience and global vision of the around.
We are a community that strives to analyze, reflect, innovate, and deliberate purposefully. We acknowledge the importance of thinking creatively and critically to give meaning to our world and contribute fully as capable, confident, and responsible citizens. When you visit our school you’ll notice people of all ages thinking, interacting, innovating, and solving problems in thoughtful ways. We encourage ourselves to be knowledgeable thinkers who can contribute actively to our local, national, and international communities.
At the American School, we are united through creative and critical thinking, international mindedness, being environmentally cultured, principled communicators, and a caring and collaborative community.
Our Philosophy
To inspire and build in each student a positive self-image and a strong sense of integrity within a caring school environment.
Our Mission
We are a multicultural educational community that inspires a passion for learning by nurturing creative and principled citizens, through critical thinking, inquiry, and collaboration.
Our Vision
Generations of ASFC students and their families will gain the wisdom to contribute positively as global citizens in our local, national, and international community.
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