Teacher - Music (Vocal and Instrumental) - The Kalyani School, Pune

Job Description: Music Teacher (Vocal & Instrumental) 

The primary purpose of the Music Teacher will be – 

1. To demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge; plan, teach and assess well designed lessons. 
2. To ensure a safe and stimulating environment to foster students’ creativity, rooted in a sense of mutual respect.
3. Set the ultimate objectives & ensure that students achieve the set objectives and continuously improve. 
4. Embody the behaviour and values that the students are expected to uphold.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Implementation & Development:

1. Teaching, preparing music lessons, courses and setting and marking of work.
2. Planning lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression.
3. Take responsibility for the designated area of the curriculum or curriculum innovation or project.
4. Deliver planned curriculum in collaboration with subject teachers.
5. Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes.
6. Guiding and preparing students for in school and inter-school events.
7. Actively initiate and participate in inviting artists and conducting workshops for students.
8. Maintain and update existing curriculum plans, in alignment with the International Baccalaureate’s Programme.
9. Use a range of appropriate techniques & strategies for learning & teaching dance, drama, music, and visual arts.
10. Ensure effective classroom management & maintain a well organised and stimulating learning environment fostering a holistic student .
11. Work and collaborate with form tutors and Heads of Programme in planning the programme of inquiry and be committed to a concept-driven curriculum for supporting an inquiry.
12. Provide opportunities to students to identify and reflect on “big ideas” within and between the arts strands and the programme of inquiry.
13. Support students by giving opportunities to:

• develop proficiency as musicians
• acquire audience skills such as listening and viewing responsively;
• interpret and present their own or others’ works to a range of audiences;
• evaluate the different roles of artists in society such as to entertain, provoke debate or challenge views and perceptions;
• create and critique compositions using a selection of tools and techniques;

Assessment, Recording and Reporting 

1. Accurately maintain current records, including students’ attainment, attendance, etc.
2. Providing clear and constructive feedback for improvement and progress for each student  according to the Marking and Feedback policy.
3. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment of every student.
4. Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes.
5. Assessing students’ understanding regularly through all stages of the creative process, as well as the final product as per the Assessment policy.
6. To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of students’ development.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Participating in appropriate administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the department.
2. The activity area should be kept neat and tidy. Students should be encouraged to decorate their activity area and develops a pride in their activity room and in their school in general.
3. Proper training should be given to see that students respect school property, and no damage to it should be acceptable.
4. Ensure maintenance and up-keep of equipment & instruments.

Basic Qualifications and Experience 

• Graduate in Music from a recognised University OR Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary qualification along with a recognised Music qualification. 
• Strong proficiency in playing the Keyboard and Guitar is essential. 
•  Minimum two years of experience in teaching Music at the school level is preferred. Experience in a CBSE-affiliated school would be an added advantage.

Basic Competencies and Skills  

• Ability to teach vocal and instrumental music, impart theoretical and practical music education, and prepare students for school performances, competitions and events.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and computers are mandatory.