Bagpipe Teacher

Summary:

Join a school's Bagpipe Teacher team and shape the future of music education in China.

About the School:

A school in Shanghai, China, offers a progressive and internationally minded learning environment for students aged 6 to 18. It blends the Shanghai National Curriculum with international teaching methods, fostering a global perspective through bilingual instruction in Mandarin and English.

The Opportunity:

As a Bagpipe Teacher, you will lead the school’s first Youth Bagpipe Team in China and contribute to a unique and innovative performing arts programme. You will inspire students to develop their musical talents and support the school’s mission of creating resilient, creative global citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate thorough bagpipe knowledge and flexibility in teaching across different age groups and aspects of the Performing Arts curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, teach, and assess lessons to meet the needs of students and the school’s expectations.
• Promote high expectations for students by designing learning activities aligned with the school’s Secondary curriculum.
• Foster a respectful classroom environment through questioning, discussion, and active engagement.
• Contribute to the school’s growth and development, collaborating with other performing arts teachers and leveraging partnerships with institutions like Juilliard.
• Support the development of a high-performing department by working closely with Primary and Secondary Performing Arts teachers.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Teaching experience in bagpipe, with the ability to contribute to other subject areas if possible.
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory, including differentiation and classroom organization.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Strong team-player attitude and flexibility to adapt to the school’s needs.

Preferred

• Experience with international education or cross-cultural collaboration.
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate or similar curricula.
• Experience in developing and leading extracurricular music programmes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and global collaboration.
• Support for visa and relocation requirements.