Job Title: Teacher of Music
Reporting to: Faculty Chair, Nairobi Waldorf Schools
Deadline for application: 15th July 2016
Responsibilities
1. Meeting the needs of the children
The teacher of Music is responsible for following the Waldorf curriculum, developing and tailoring it to suit the needs of the students, and presenting it in accordance with the principles, methodology and philosophy of Waldorf Education.
This includes the following:
Participate in the scheduling of dates for mini subject related functions and general school events.
Preparing a year plan
Preparing daily lesson plans
Guiding age appropriate student activities and providing on-going support.
Assessing and responding accordingly to the evolving needs and well-being of the children in and outside the classroom as well as communicating any concerns to the class teacher.
Ensuring that aesthetics and healthy learning environment are optimized especially during subject lessons
Assisting, when called upon, in the assessment of prospective students and interviewing of their parents to determine the appropriateness of waldorf education before admission is concluded.
Writing qualitative and comprehensive annual report on the subject for each student, meeting the expected standards as required by the school.2. Meeting the needs of the community
The Subject teacher is involved and participates in the activities of the school community in the following ways:
Helping to coordinate and participate in all school festivals and events
Giving input to the relevant staff for the purpose of developing marketing and enrolment materials.
Providing reports, photos and communication ideas to update the school website and social media sites when required to3. Meeting the needs of the faculty
The Subject teacher is involved and participates in the management of the affairs of the school in the following ways:
Attending general faculty meetings and primary faculty meetings to address pedagogical, curriculum and school management issues
Working closely with Main Lesson teachers and meeting with them at least twice a term to address any concerns that may arise as well as ensure consistency in teaching and classroom management methodology
Serving efficiently in faculty management positions when nominated
Serving efficiently on school committees when nominatedQualifications
Teacher Training certificate, Diploma, Bachelor in Education majoring in music
Ability to play recorder is a MUST
Ability to play piano keyboard is desirable
At least three years of practical classroom teaching experience or experience in working with children of primary school age
Must be registered with TSCSubmitting your application
Clearly state your current and expected salary in the cover letter All interested candidates must submit a CV (with references) and cover letter only to recruitment@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke with the email subject ‘Application for Class Teacher’ before 15th July 2016
