Job Purpose

The Music teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching students according to the International Baccalaureate curriculum, being the learner, motivator and communicator who provides a professional expertise, nd high-quality teaching and learning.

The teacher provides, leads, and facilitates diverse and effective learning experiences using a range of methods in a supportive and positive climate across the school. Delivering a coherent, balanced, integrated, inquiry-based program and preparing students for international programs in a stimulating, challenging and well-organized learning environment, collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning, initiating, supporting, and guiding the units which involve knowledge and understanding of the IB resources. 
• Creating appropriate learning experience (field work, learning engagements)
• Creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.
• Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.
• Monitoring students’ performance to enhance their understanding and master skills.
• Monitoring students’ progress through effective assessment.
• Communicating regularly and constructively with students
• Using teaching methods engaging students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, presentation, and resources.
• Setting high expectations for student’s behavior, establishing, and maintaining a good standard of behavior management through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
• Collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.
• Teaching related classes, per the full-time teaching load specified by the MOE instructions.
• Having the ability and willingness for online and/or in a hybrid context teaching and learning, as necessary
• Working independently and collaboratively to design and refine curriculum.
• Designing, preparing and delivering a high-quality curriculum for grades within the IB framework to suit the individual needs of all students.
• Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need
• Maintaining records of students' work and progress through Learning 
• Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school
• Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies
• Attending school events, workshops, student-Led conferences
• Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide
• Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)
• Attending departments regular meetings  
• Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor and/or Master degree in music.
• IB experience and training is a plus (specifying the total years of experience requested and the training courses needed  )
• Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom.
• Good communication & Presentation skills and ability to speak in public in confidence.
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance.
• Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Able to prepare reports, worksheets and deliver oral presentations.
• Excellent planning, coordinating, organizing and analyzing abilities are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment.
• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning by continuously partaking in professional development opportunities.
• Good team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure & resilience.