PYP Music Teacher & Piano Teacher

SEK International School; la Garriga; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

SEK Catalunya International School is seeking a Music and Piano Teacher to join its academic team with immediate availability. The role focuses on inspiring students, developing musical skills, and fostering creativity through an inquiry-based approach within the PYP framework.

Scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays 9:20–17:00 and Fridays 9:00–17:00, the position is a temporary contract located at SEK International School Catalunya.

Qualifications

• Primary music teacher required with ability to teach Infant School.
• English native or near-native; Spanish/Catalan knowledge valued.
• Experience desirable in PYP or inquiry-based programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching plans for transdisciplinary and disciplinary units.
• Attend department meetings and participate in collaborative planning sessions.
• Take part in standardizing assessment tasks.
• Contribute to curriculum research and improvement.
• Stay updated on the PYP scope and sequence.
• Attend school activities such as festivals and Open Days.
• Guide and support students in preparing for and participating in school music performances.

Skills

Pedagogical

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Digital & AI

Tools

Musescore

Noteflight

Microsoft 365

Job description

SEK Catalunya International School is looking for a Music and Piano Teacher to join its academic team, with immediate availability.

Mission

To inspire and nurture a love for music in students, developing their musical skills, creativity, and cultural awareness through an inquiry-based approach that promotes confidence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Functions

• Develop and implement teaching plans for the transdisciplinary and disciplinary units.
• Attend department meetings and participate in collaborative planning sessions.
• Take part in standardizing assessment tasks.
• Contribute to curriculum research and improvement.
• Stay updated on the PYP scope and sequence.
• Attend to school activities such as festivals and Open Days.
• Guide and support students in preparing for and participating in school festivals and music performances.

Requirements

• Primary music teacher.
• Flexibility to teach Infant School.
• Piano teacher.
• Teaching experience, preferably in the PYP.
• English native speaker or native speaker level. Speaking Spanish and/or Catalan will be valued.

Skills

• Pedagogical Competencies:
• Plan effective classes and teaching sequences.
• Adapt teaching to the individual needs of students.
• Utilize various teaching methods and educational resources.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Interpersonal Competencies:
• Motivate and maintain students' interest.
• Create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and colleagues.
• Establish trustful relationships with students and colleagues.
• Teamwork
• Willingness to collaborate with others, sharing information, knowledge, and experiences, and contributing to the achievement of common goals.
• Digital & AI Competencies
• Basic (occasional use of AI assistants)
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or similar platforms.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, and music educational platforms such as Musescore, Noteflight or others will be also valued.

We offer

• Start date: Immediate.
• Schedule: Monday and Thursday, 9:20 a.m. to 17:00 p.m; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
• Salary: according to the primary school agreement.
• Location: SEK International School Catalunya
• Temporary contract.

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