Music Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Middle School Music Teacher with responsibility for Band to join a vibrant educational community for an August 2025 Start. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music education, experience in leading student bands, and the ability to inspire middle school students in both classroom learning and musical performance.

The school, founded in 2016, is a K-12 international school located at the foot of the picturesque and historic YuQuan Mountain, Haidian District in Beijing. The campus is 200,000 square meters of beautiful gardens that integrate natural ecology, cultural heritage, and modern beauty with 140,000 square meters of green space.

The school curriculum is organized into the Elementary School, grades K-5, the Middle School, grades 6-8, and High School, grades 9-12. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Educations nine-year compulsory education program, the curriculum is built on the strength from both Chinese and western education.

For Elementary and Middle School, the school follows a bilingual program using the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards along with the Chinese National Curriculum.
For High School, the school follows the US Common Core and College Board AP curriculum and also offers the UK IGCSE and A-Level UK programs.

Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four-year degree from an accredited university
- Bachelor of Education, PGCE, Teaching license: QTS, national/state teaching license/certificate or equivalent
- Three years of experience teaching in a bilingual school, international school, or government/state school

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach general music classes to middle school students, incorporating a variety of musical styles and theories.
• Lead and direct the middle school band program, including beginner and advanced ensembles, ensuring the band program meets both curricular and extracurricular goals.
• Plan and conduct rehearsals for the band, ensuring students are prepared for performances such as concerts, school events, and local competitions.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive and engaging curriculum for music and band classes that meets the needs of students with varying levels of musical ability.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their musical talents and creativity.
• Collaborate with other music and performing arts staff to organize school-wide performances and events.
• Maintain the inventory of musical instruments and manage the maintenance and procurement of equipment.
• Support the emotional, social, and academic development of middle school students in line with the schools holistic approach to education.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and upcoming performances.
• Stay current with developments in music education, including new teaching methods, music technology, and repertoire.
• Participate in school-wide activities, such as staff meetings, professional development, and extracurricular programs.

Remuneration & Benefits

The salary and benefits package provided is highly competitive depending on the
qualifications and experiences of the successful candidate.
- Competitive base yearly salary and promotion system $53K -$65K per year
- Paid winter and summer vacations & public holidays
- Contract fulfillment bonus
- International cover health Insurance for teachers and their dependents
- Social Insurance & Medical Insurance
- Flights to school from point of origin and relocation allowance
- Visa fees are covered by the school
- Free on-campus lodging or a generous housing allowance
- Annual flight allowance
- Meals: 3 meals free for school days.
- Education for dependents (5-18 years)
- Professional development opportunities
- Rich staff activities, clubs. Excellent on-campus facilities including gym, swimming
pool, tennis court, golf driving and putting ranges, etc.

We Are Proud to Offer
- A passionate and highly talented team with a commitment to inspirational teaching.
- A fully supportive and effective governing body that is committed to furthering your
professional development.
- A beautiful school with excellent facilities including all kinds of sports venues.
- A strongly competitive salary and benefits package.