Part Time College Music, History and Piano Teacher Job at Inspired Education

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt an aspirant view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.
• To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach approximately 15 Music lessons per two week cycle.
• Lead the development of engaging Music history lessons.
• Provide private piano lessons.
• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Music lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness at all times.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• The ability to engage and ‘interest’ teenagers
• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching high school Music
• The ability to contribute to a high performing team
• Previous experience with the IEB programme
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation
• A passion for the role of Educator
• A deep understanding of Music and Music history
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to be a part of a team striving for growth and consistent improvement
• A continuous improvement mindset