MS/HS Music Teacher

Overview

Position Title: MS/HS Music Teacher

Division: Middle School (MS) & High School (HS)

Supervisor: HS Principal

Position Summary:

At Concordia International School Hanoi, we believe students and our community are powerfully and positively impacted by the arts.  This position is an opportunity to design and teach a range of secondary music and drama courses as well as to direct the development of our secondary performing arts program.  We aim to continue to develop an exciting, progressive, and standards-based program that includes offerings ranging from beginning to advanced at our middle and high schools.  Ensembles may consist of one or two (1 or 2) middle school choirs and one or two (1 or 2) high school choirs, as well as a high school musical theater ensemble.  Other duties include sponsoring co-curricular and after-school music and drama opportunities for students, as well as organizing students to participate in external music festivals and drama performances.

General Expectations:

As a school grounded in the Christian faith, Concordia prioritizes candidates who are practicing Christians, interested in the complex questions of faith and spirituality, and keen to interact with others from different faith traditions.

Concordia Hanoi is committed to the safety of our community and students, and we are proud to be a school where child protection is our top priority.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

Education

[required] Bachelor’s degree in music education or vocal performance
[desired] Master’s degree in music education or choral/vocal performance.
Professional Experience

[required] Minimum 3 years of successful teaching in a school setting
[required] Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
[desired] Experience working in an international school setting
[desired] Familiarity with the American educational system
[desired] Experience working successfully with an ethnically diverse population
[desired] Experience working with pre-adolescents and adolescents
[desired] Experience working with students with specific learning needs
[desired] Experience working with English Language Learners (ELLs).

Prioritized Experience

[highly desired] Training and experience teaching AP Music Theory
[highly desired] Training and experience teaching drama
[desired] Understanding and appreciation of global musical learning experiences
[desired] Familiarity with the National Core Arts Standards.

Desired Skills & Program Familiarity:

PowerSchool Learning
Google Suite cloud applications: Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, etc.
Video conferencing software, including Zoom
Standards-based learning, assessment, grading, and reporting (SBL, SBG, SBA, SBR)
Curriculum development using Understanding by Design (UbD)
Differentiation of instruction to meet students’ individual needs and interests
Online/remote / distance learning
Teacher collaboration (e.g., Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)) leading to clarity, consistency, and improved student learning
Social-emotional learning programs such as Advisory.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

In order to help students meet Concordia’s overarching expected student learning results (ESLRs) and our course-specific expectations, our faculty are expected to grow in all of the following areas: Planning & Preparation, Classroom Management, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.

Planning and Preparation

Instructional and Curricular Planning

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
Thoroughly prepares resources and lesson plans for all class meetings.
Actively seeks to understand, teach, assess, and provide feedback on curricular standards.
Documents key (“power”) standards and assessments.

Classroom Management

Class Management

Models positive, respectful, compassionate, responsible, and fair community participation.
Sets clear classroom norms and consistently upholds both class and school expectations.
Explicitly teaches classroom routines to ensure the effective use of instructional time.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Pastoral Care

Intentionally works to ensure the physical, social, and emotional health of every student.
Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and parents to care for every student.

Instruction

Instruction

Clearly identifies and communicates learning objectives for each and every lesson.
Uses student-centered pedagogical practices that prioritize student voice and participation.
Expects and supports students to do meaningful and challenging cognitive work.
Uses technology effectively to support student learning.
Assessment

Actively develops high-quality assessments in collaboration with colleagues.
Makes effective use of formative and summative assessments.
Collaboratively examines results from common assessments to support student learning.

Professional Responsibilities

Team Facilitation & Participation

Demonstrates humility, a willingness to be coached, and ability to receive feedback well.
Embraces opportunity to work in a professional community and learn from peers.
Demonstrates respect and compassion for colleagues.
Communication

Communicates positively and professionally at all times, both verbally and in writing.
Provides parents with timely and clear feedback on student performance and progress.
Communicates proactively and positively with parents to support and celebrate students.
Goal Setting

Sets and pursues professional goals that advance the school’s goals and student learning.
Professional Development

Participates in professional growth experiences such as courses, workshops, or conferences in order to improve in the above areas.