Teacher of Music at Shining Hope For Communities

Grade: G7

Section: Essential Services

Department: Girls Learning & Education

Location / Work Station: Kibera

Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Head Teacher

Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose: To be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favourable to learning and personal growth; this is aimed at ultimately developing a generation of strong, ethical, community centred female leaders of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

• Teach both theory and practical music to students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Create and use variety of instruction strategies,
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.
• Prepare progress reports and keep records.
• Communicate with parents on students’ progress.
• Interpret the school program.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in and out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). Academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Education with music Major or P1 with strong music teaching experience Professional Qualifications
• Any music professional experience e.g ABRSM Other requirements (unique/job specific)
• At least three years of music teaching experience ï‚· Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Should have composed and presented music items up to National level Functional Skills: Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action
• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people