Music Teacher - Shanghai - August 2016

This international school in Shanghai China has been providing all-round early childhood, primary, and secondary programs to young people in China for over 20 years. The school focuses on preparing students to be responsible global citizens with a sense of personal and social responsibility in the emerging globalized world and, based on the moral and spiritual values of Christianity, to develop students’ abilities by using the best elements of Eastern and Western traditions and culture. They are committed to fostering students’ spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional development. It nurtures an open outlook in each student, and they are encouraged to develop their talents and contribute actively to society. Currently, the school in Shanghai is looking for a Primary Music Teacher for its August 2016 start.

Job Description: – To assist in managing the daily operation and administration of the division ; – To independently manage the administration and weekly operation of CIP programme in terms of communication with freelance teachers, instrument maintenance, ensuring the smooth running of classes, and handling correspondences; – To support the logistics of musical performance/concerts, and input music software scores; – To perform general clerical duties and maintain office records in order; – To take up any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements: • Fluent English speaker • Holder of Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification in primary education, child development or other related fields • Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience • Support the school’s values • Have passion for teaching students • Sensitive and responsive to the needs of students and demonstrate commitment to their best interest • Demonstrate commitment in teamwork • Previous experience of working with a diverse group of young children and/or implementation of inquiry based learning approach is a plus Each Early Childhood Education (ECE) and primary class has fully-trained western and Chinese co-teachers working together.

Join Edvectus for the opportunity to interview with a representative from this highly sought after International school group with campuses throughout China. On Saturday 9th January 2016, Edvectus will be running an information and interview day in London for this global network of international schools with campuses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China for their August 2016 vacancies.

Shanghai is the largest city (by population) in China – and the world – with 24 million inhabitants.Located in the East of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River it is a major Economic and transport hub and a popular tourist destination. Shanghai is easily accessible by road, rail and air and the airport is one of the busiest in Asia offering local and international flights. With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai also enjoys four distinct seasons with cold winters (down to about 1 degrees in January) and warm summers (enjoying an average high of about 31 degrees in July). Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!