Music Teacher at Nova Pioneer - Tatu High Schools

Music Teacher at Nova Pioneer – Tatu High Schools

About the job

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Music Teacher for our Tatu High Schools willing and ready to start immediately on part-time basis. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Provide a safe and secure environment for students to feel comfortable
Plan and execute appropriate activities for the students each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans
Provide a variety of materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal through line manager(s) and other school leaders and parents
Monitor and keep record/ reports of the student’s progress and development
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Assimilate arriving studentsto the school environment by greeting them and selecting activities of interest to them
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Assist in daily routine activities e.g. naptime, bus loading and off-loading, serving and supervising meals, bathroom breaks, play, parent pick-up/drop-off etc
Keep, maintain and regularly update professional records- Records of work covered, progress records , rubrics and students portfolios
Chaperone after-school clubs of interest or as assigned
Participate in character building and behaviour management

Role-specific responsibilities for a Music Coach include :

Administer Music Lessons under the Nova Pioneer Instructional Model in line with CBC requirements
Oversee and coordinate Music activities and projects in the school programme
Prepare Schemes of Work and design plans for Music lessons
Teach individual lessons lasting between 30-45 minutes usually incorporating elements of general musicianship such as ear training and theory as well as instrumental technique and interpretation
Liaise with Learning Design & Music Specialists in other NP Primary School campuses for alignment in instruction and learning of Music
Set relevant themes for school musical activities and programmes
Plan individual lessons and overall Schemes of Work for subscribing students
Arrange lesson schedules and enter students for examinations
Develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development
Communicate with the school and parents about the students’ lessons and progress
Prepare students for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals
Organise Music events in and outside school and the school annual concert
Maintain and inventory of learning resources for Music
Coach Teammates who support in Music Lessons

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

TSC certification and relevant Degree in Music
3+ years of teaching experience in music
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback