• Teach a minimum of 20 periods per week
• Work with students in the assigned grade levels
• Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective
diverse lesson units based on the school’s curriculum formats using the
Understanding by Design (UbD)
• Design authentic assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting
curricular goals
• Direct and coordinate student performances at special events during the
school year, including (but not limited to) the annual winter concert, musical
theater club, the Spring Arts Festival, and other school events
• Promote our “Expected School-wide Learning Results” (ESLRs): global
citizenship, motivated learners, healthy individuals, and persons of character
• Maintain and update timely student records including grading (homework,
grade books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other
required documents)
• Be actively involved in (at least two) extra-curricular activities as a faculty
sponsor/advisor/coach/helper/school committee member
• Actively fulfill assigned supervision duties, which could include supervising
students during open computer lab times, lunch recess, subbing, and other
duties
• Able to work closely with students who exhibit near English proficiency
• Work closely with parents/guardians, providing feedback on student
progress and academic and behavioral interventions when necessary,
answering questions, and being an educational partner where possible
• Take an active role in required meetings (departmental, grade level,
committees, faculty, etc.) and collaborate with grade level teachers
• Demonstrate strong positive commitment toward school improvement
• Develop and follow the established curriculum including designing units to
support it
• Knowledgeable about the American-style education system and how it
integrates to primary, middle, and high school level instruction
• Comfortable working in a school that integrates Chinese and American style
educational philosophies
• Comfortable with computers for school related purposes including data
management, email, and MS Office programs
• Fluent in both oral and written English at a professional standard
• Desire to actively engage in professional development opportunities as
provided by the school or through individual initiative
• Flexible in adapting to a multi-cultural environment with school community
members of many nationalities

Job Purpose
Provide instructional guidance in grades 1-8, while actively contributing to our
students and school through associated roles expected of a holistic professional
educator in a dynamic system dedicated to honor, excellence, community and joy.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required in music education but a bachelors’ degree in a
related field [music or (musical) fine arts] is considered
• Eligible for a valid teaching license/certificate
• At least 3 years full-time teaching in a regular school setting
• Evidence of current relevant professional development especially in music
instruction