Music Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

The position requires the candidate to conduct music lessons to pre-schoolers at EtonHouse centres. The ideal candidate would be a person who can also assume a role as a teacher.

• Work collaboratively with children, teachers and the community of EtonHouse to develop a , fun, educational music/movement activities and deepens the learning that is taking place through class initiated inquiries;

• Create a variety of opportunities for children to express themselves and make discoveries using the children songs, lyrics and movements related to the curriculum as well as performance theme music;

• Meet regularly with the class teachers and curriculum coordinator to discuss ideas and connections to the current inquiries;

• Maintain a high standard of teaching practice and professionalism;

• Undertake continued professional development and share the scope of Music Teacher with the school community;

• Document children’s learning making connections to the curriculum. For example; portfolio entries, newsletters, community display boards;

• Manage and develop pre-school resources and materials for Music programme

Qualifications

• Diploma in education with a major in music, or a diploma/degree in music or Diploma in Music Performance/ Speech & Drama

• Fluent in spoken and written in English

• Added Advantages: Ability to play at least one musical instrument and/ or basic qualifications in Early Childhood Education/ Preschool Teaching