Music/Performing Arts Teacher
Position Description
Summary
American School Dhahran (ASD) seeks a dynamic performing arts (music/drama) teacher with a passion for involving students in performance. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to perform in both informal and formal settings. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible program that encompasses multiple age, grade, and experience levels. ASD has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the fine/performing arts program. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
- Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
- Commit to continual professional learning.
- Plan meaningful assessment opportunities.
- Drive learning through assessment and feedback.
- Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
- Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities.
- Know and respond to the needs of all students.
- Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
- Foster compassion and build relationships among all the ISG community.
- Exhibit effective and positive classroom management.
- Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
- Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ASD community.
- Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions.
- Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Headteacher or Principal.
Specifically with regards to performing arts, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Inspire students to perform in both informal and formal settings.
- Lead and coordinate/conduct a performance arts experience.
- Contribute to the creation and revision of the Fine / Performing Arts written curriculum.
Qualifications and Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of a University degree in the subject area of employment (Master’s degree preferred).
- Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a recognized and nationally recognized institution.
- Police clearance to demonstrate the suitability of the applicant to work with children and in a school environment.
- Experience in music and/or drama performance, with relevant instrumental/vocal/acting knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of the National Core Arts Standards.
- Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience:
- Previous experience of teaching within an accredited school system (preferred).
- Music and performing arts teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the applied for position (preferred).
- Previous experience with G Suite/Microsoft Office.
Skills:
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of continued professional development.
- Applicants must be 59 years of age or less at the time of work visa application (Note: ISG’s retirement age is 65 years of age).
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to lead an after-school activity.
