upper school music teacher - aug 2024 - malaysia.

This International School welcomed its first students in the fall of 2018 and offers students a unique opportunity to enjoy an American education in Malaysia as either day or boarding students from PreK to G12. A purpose-built academic campus and residential building create a vibrant educational community where teachers and students live and learn together. Students come from both near and far, as citizens of Mainland China/Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Canada, the UK, and the USA. The teaching faculty brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the American curriculum. Over half of international teachers are Americans, and there are also teachers from Canada, the Philippines, the UK, Australia, Korea, and Malaysia. The experience and training teachers bring to their craft create a truly international learning experience for students.

Location

The school is located in Malaysia, in Forest City. This is South East Asia's first ecologically green city located on the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, with Singapore visible across the Straits of Johor. All the academic, residential and commercial properties in Forest City are adorned with vertical greeneries, sky gardens and rooftop garden systems that form a natural barrier against heat, reduce energy consumption, naturally purify air, conserve rainwater, and reduce noise. It feels like living in a forest with greenery everywhere.

Role and Requirements

The school is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Upper School Music Teacher to join a team of dedicated educators. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching music courses at the Middle and High School level, following the US curriculum tp AP level.

• Bachelor Degree in Music Education or related field
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at the Middle or High school level
• Strong knowledge of music theory, history, and performance techniques
• Ability to teach various musical instruments including piano, guitar, drums etc.
• Experience with choral conducting and ensemble directing
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in using technology tools such as Smartboards and other audiovisual equipment
• Able to demonstrate passion for your subject matter while fostering creativity amongst students.
• Possess strong leadership qualities that inspire confidence among colleagues as well as students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to work collaboratively within a diverse community

About us

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Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it's not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere's size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person. The benefits of working with Randstad and Teachanywhere include:

• Exclusive roles
• CV support
• Interview Preparation
• Contract review
• A dedicated consultant guiding you through the whole process including relocation and associated administration
• Tailored career advice
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What next

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!