Music Teaching Assistant in Primary School

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Reports to: Vice Primary School Principal Our vision To be recognised as a leading international school that inspires and educates generations of global change-makers. Our mission Stockholm International School inspires and educates children of the global community through internationally recognised learning programs. We enable international mobility and support growth and talent development in the Stockholm region and beyond. Description/Purpose To support excellent music education for primary school students. Duties/Responsibilities The Learning Assistant is responsible for the following: Provide instructional and logistical support for the music teachers. Offer help and individual attention to students in need. Assist in keeping the general classroom environment in order, including setting up/striking instruments, chairs and other equipment. Be an active and contributing member of the Primary School Faculty. Actively contribute to the operational needs of the school. Assist in out of class duties such as duties. Substitute for the music teacher when the teacher is not in school. Be responsible for the After School Care programme 1-2 biweekly until 17:30pm. Preferred Education, Experience and Attributes: A degree in Music Education or a related field. Excellent communications skills. The ability to establish rapport with adults and students. The ability to work effectively in a team. The ability to work with a large range of student ages and abilities. A pleasant and friendly personality. The ability to function effectively under pressure. The ability to show initiative and work independently. Be able to demonstrate proper vocal and instrumental techniques, and assist students who are struggling. Be able to lead small groups or individual students in music activities. Be able to read musical staff notation and tablature. It would be desirable for the applicant to have a working knowledge of Early Childhood Education, the International Primary Curriculum or the equivalent. Training/familiarity/experience with either Orff, Kodály, or Dalcroze methodologies would be advantageous. Additional languages can be beneficial. At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.

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