MS Music Teacher

The Role

Division: Middle School

Reporting Structure: Middle School Principal

Position Level: Teacher

Child Protection Commitment

GUIS places a high priority on the safety and welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to uphold these standards. The hiring process for new employees will involve two satisfactory employment checks and enhanced pre-employment clearance, which includes identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification verification, and assessments of employment history to address any gaps. All GUIS staff share the responsibility for fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities Overview

At GUIS, each staff member plays a crucial role in creating a safe and developmentally appropriate environment that aligns with the program philosophy, school policies, and procedures. The teacher at GUIS is essential in delivering high-quality lessons and supporting both the academic and personal development of students. In keeping with the school’s vision and values, educators are responsible for cultivating a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that encourages student success, intellectual curiosity, and a love for learning.

Primary Duties:

Child Protection and Wellbeing:

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive behavior of all individuals involved.
• Follow GUIS's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

In line with the teaching standards for Middle School, educators are expected to:

• Create and execute well-structured, engaging lessons.
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate the unique strengths and needs of each student.
• Assess, monitor, and document student progress, utilizing data-driven methods to enhance teaching and learning.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating educational environment that supports all students’ progress.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the school’s curriculum and lesson plans.
• Emphasize the importance of enhancing literacy and oracy in every lesson.

Whole-School Involvement:

• Engage in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school policies, practices, and procedures to uphold the school’s vision and values, particularly focusing on the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of students.
• Participate in the broader life and ethos of the school, including extracurricular activities and events.
• Attend up to six marketing events throughout the academic year as needed.
• Provide coverage for colleagues when requested.

Specific Middle School Responsibilities:

• Teachers are expected to fulfill an average of 22 contact hours per week, which encompasses responsibilities such as classroom instruction, office hours, invigilation, advisory/homeroom duty, intervention classes, enrichment classes, and other related educational activities. The head of School/Division will specify the exact work parameters, but a sample breakdown is provided below for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the definitive allocation of contact hours for the academic year.
• Teaching load (65 minutes/lesson): Maximum of 6 blocks over two days.
• Office Hour: 2 hours weekly.
• Advisory: Once daily.
• Additional intervention classes, enrichment classes, and related educational activities.
• Additional Duties beyond contact hours include:
• Co-Curricular Activities (CCA): 30 hours per academic year (unpaid).
• Marketing & Admissions days: Up to six unpaid days to assist with marketing events as necessary.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences, Field Trips, and other school-related events.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Attributes:

• An internationally recognized teaching qualification.
• Proficiency in the language of instruction.
• Strong subject matter knowledge and curriculum expertise in the relevant subject area(s).
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to student needs.
• Effective classroom management skills.

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