Part-Time PYP Music Teacher Job Description

OYIS highly values the safety and wellbeing of our students. All employees are expected to take Child Protection training as provided by the school. Background checks are also conducted on all adult employees and volunteers of the school.

PYP Music Teacher

TENTATIVE

Start Date: ASAP

Applicants must reside in Japan

Welcome to Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) Located in central Osaka, OYIS is a non-profit day school offering the IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. With 340 students from 34 countries, we foster a warm, inclusive community built on family, empathy, and learning. Accredited by WASC and a member of EARCOS, we deliver a world-class IB education while prioritizing individual needs.

OYIS seeking a passionate Music Teacher to inspire and guide students from Preschool to Grade 6 in developing their musical knowledge, skills, and creative expression. The teacher will empower students to explore and experiment with musical practices and techniques, fostering their ability to create music as a means of communication. Through engaging lessons and hands-on experiences, they will provide opportunities for students to interpret, explain, and evaluate music, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter (responding to the job description below) to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Description

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education; or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Education
• Native level (or near) English
• Efficient level of ICT literacy (with experience in using GSuite for Education)

Desired:

• 3+ years teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a specialisation in music or Bachelor’s Degree in music with a Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Education
• IBPYP experience
• Experience with the implementation of Universal Design for Learning

Major Responsibilities

Committing to Wellbeing

• Identify, explore and develop own strengths and the strengths of students and colleagues
• Provide opportunities for students and colleagues to understand and frequently experience positive emotions
• Provide opportunities for students to be fully engaged and immersed in learning
• Develop, maintain and strengthen positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• Empower students to accomplish meaningful learning goals and to become independent, curious, life-long learners
• Provide opportunities for students to develop and monitor healthy behaviours
• Empower students and colleagues to flourish

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of music learning and effective pedagogy
• Set relevant, meaningful and challenging learning expectations
• Design creative, innovative and playful opportunities which effectively engage and empower students to learn
• Use assessment data to inform planning
• Maintain planning records

Instructing

• Communicate clear learning expectations
• Engage students in learning
• Differentiate according to child needs
• Check for prior learning
• Consistently assess and monitor learning through a variety of methods
• Provide timely and quality feedback
• Take ownership of the achievements of students

Managing Learning Environments

• Ensure learning environments are safe and supports learning
• Empower children to collaborate with others

Contributing to a Learning Community

• Reflect the school’s mission, vision and values in own choices and actions
• Adhere to the school’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• Consistently reflect on own teaching
• Be organised and disciplined with own responsibilities
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Set and monitor own challenging learning goals, seeking out own professional learning opportunities
• Participate in school events when asked

This role may encompass other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal, ensuring the continual alignment with the School’s goals and values.