Primary Music Teacher & Coordinator

Sholem Aleichem College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

On-site parking

Excellent public transport access

Job summary

Sholem Aleichem College in Melbourne is seeking a passionate Music Teacher & Coordinator to lead and deliver a vibrant primary music program. The role involves teaching across Prep to Year 6 and coordinating instrumental music, ensembles, and the annual school musical.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Education and/or Music Education, current VIT registration, and proven school-based teaching experience with strong organisational and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Education and/or Music Education.
• Current VIT registration.
• Experience teaching Music within a school environment.
• Strong musicianship and music literacy skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging Music programs for all learners.
• Experience coordinating ensembles, performances and/or instrumental programs.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Collaborative and community-minded approach.
• Knowledge of Jewish and Yiddish music is valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate Music lessons across Prep to Year 6
• Foster students' musical understanding through singing, movement, rhythm, composition, performance and instrumental experiences
• Coordinate and oversee the College's Instrumental Music Program
• Lead the development of ensembles, choirs and student performance opportunities
• Coordinate the annual school musical
• Manage music resources, instruments and program logistics
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Contribute positively to the broader life and culture of the College

Skills

Music education

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ensemble coordination

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Music Education

VIT registration

Job description

Sholem Aleichem College is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Music Teacher & Coordinator to lead and deliver our vibrant primary music program.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a music educator who is passionate about inspiring young learners and has the vision, creativity and organisational skills to coordinate a rich and engaging whole-school music program.

The successful candidate will teach Music across the primary school and take a leading role in developing and coordinating musical opportunities that enrich the life of the College.

This is 0.40 part-time permanent position commencing Term 1 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate Music lessons across Prep to Year 6
• Foster students' musical understanding through singing, movement, rhythm, composition, performance and instrumental experiences
• Coordinate and oversee the College's Instrumental Music Program
• Lead the development of ensembles, choirs and student performance opportunities
• Coordinate the annual school musical
• Manage music resources, instruments and program logistics
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Contribute positively to the broader life and culture of the College

About You

• A qualified teacher with a tertiary qualification in Education and/or Music Education (essential)
• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (essential)
• Have demonstrated experience teaching Music within a school environment (essential)
• Have strong practical musicianship and music literacy skills
• Able to deliver engaging Music programs for all learners
• Have experience coordinating ensembles, performances, productions and/or instrumental programs
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and project management skills
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a collaborative and community-minded approach
• Is aligned with the values and ethos of Sholem Aleichem College.
• Knowledge of Jewish and Yiddish music, songs and musical traditions will be highly regarded.
• Small class sizes
• Salary packaging
• On-site parking
• Excellent access to public transport including trains and trams
• Several paid Jewish holidays throughout the year

About us

Sholem Aleichem College is a secular Jewish Early Learning Centre and Primary School located in Elsternwick. We aim to foster a love of Jewish culture, history, festivals and traditions in an inclusive community setting. At the heart of the College is the study of Yiddish language and culture. Our purpose is to cultivate in our students a strong Jewish and Australian identity, and a sense of belonging to the worldwide Jewish community. We are a small, secular Jewish school and ELC renowned for its warm, caring, community-oriented environment, that prides itself on the opportunity for individual growth and professional development.

The College is committed to ensuring child safety and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing an environment that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and protects them from abuse, harm, neglect, and the threat of harm. The College undertakes several screening processes of applicants to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

Sholem Aleichem College is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our employees regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.