For our Primary School we are looking for an adaptable and inspiring Music Teacher starting in January 2025.
The Music Teacher is a skilled educator that strives to motivate their students to fulfil their potential. This full-time position involves teaching Music to Primary students from grade 1 to 6 as part of the IBPYP curriculum. This transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning demands that all teachers work in close collaboration to plan for ensuring there is integration with the grade level Units of Inquiry.
The Music Teacher must be able to provide professional expertise, offer high quality teaching and learning experiences, and make effective use of all resources to ensure improved standards of achievement for all learners in Primary Education in the area of music. The ability to work collaboratively to align the school-wide music curriculum, plan for musical school events, including our annual Winter, and Spring concerts, and to work to cultivate a strong home-school relationship are also crucial. The Music teacher should demonstrate strong piano/guitar/vocal skills and be confident in leading a Primary choir/ orchestra.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* A Bachelors or Master´s degree in Music Education.
* A minimum of two years teaching experience.
* Demonstrate a genuine passion for music, energy, and love for teaching children.
* Experience teaching in a multilingual learning environment.
* Excellent English language skills.
DESIRABLE:
* Prior IB PYP training and teaching experience.
* Additional qualifications in Music teaching.
* Experience in using technology to enrich student learning.
* Prior experience in coordinating / leading extra curricular music lessons and clubs.
* German language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER AT BMS
* We offer a modern, inspiring work environment with international employees and an open school community in the heart of Berlin.
* Benefits such as relocation package (visa, settling in allowance, housing support etc.), German classes, monthly voucher of 35€, health & wellbeing offers and sabbatical opportunities.
* Further the opportunity to grow in an interesting environment and to define with us new quality standards in the field of education.
* Our co-operation and the sense of belonging together are characterized by a special team spirit and a respectful and harmonious interaction.
* Our open-door-culture with the leadership, joint learning and case counselling creates an inspiring and supporting collaboration.
* Continuous personal development through professional development days and individual training.
* We offer best conditions for a modern classroom with a comprehensive range of modern technology and resources.
Please note, due to the system set up we have to set an application close date but we will be starting to conduct interviews immediately and may appoint a suitable candidate before the advert close date.