Elementary School Music Instructional Assistant (Contract Role)

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is seeking an Elementary School Music Instructional Assistant for a contract role. The assistant will support the music department in administering elementary programs and preparing for concerts, while collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging activities.

Candidates should hold a Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent and have experience with elementary students (Prep–Grade 5).

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent.
• Experience working with elementary school students (Prep–Grade 5).
• Interest in ISKL’s community values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist music teacher to oversee a team in ensuring duties are carried out.
• Track and coordinate rental instruments with the business office.
• Maintain filing systems and organize digital materials.
• Create music programs and prepare for concerts.
• Support other duties as assigned by team leader or teachers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Music knowledge (theory)

Tech/computer proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Digital filing systems

Job description

Elementary School Music Instructional Assistant (Contract Role)

The Elementary School Music Department is responsible for introducing musical training to help develop language and reasoning skills in elementary students. It promotes a mastery of memorization where students learn to improve their work with increased coordination and promotes a sense of achievement. Asmusic is a fabric of our society, music can shape abilities and character and contribute to children’s intellectual development.

To help achieve this purpose, the Instructional Assistant-Music, assists the music teacher to oversee the department and plays a key role to achieving a collective successful end result in elementary music education. The assistant is part of a vital support team to the elementary school and is expected to be passionate in being part of the contributing factors towards the continued success of ISKL through individual and teamwork efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES inclusive but not limited to:

• Assist music teacher to oversee a team in ensuring that duties and responsibilities are efficiently carried out
• Track and coordinate with the business office for the collection of rental instruments.
• Maintain an efficient and professional filing system and ensure all material is filled systematically including digital files using technology and learning management systems
• Create music programs and conduct preparations for concerts
• Supporting and carrying out any other duties as assigned by the team leader or teachers in the team

Technical skills

• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, meticulous with the aim to complete tasks within timelines
• Demonstrates basic music knowledge - theory, instruments and skills
• Understands and uses technology to support the music program
• Possess Computer skills and demonstrates initiative and be able to work independently

Personal attributes

• To emulate and excel in ISKL’s culture in demonstrating empathy and care, commitment to collective efficacy beliefs in nurturing positive impacts to students’ achievements and have high expectations of self is an absolute necessity
• Must have the ability to interact well with all within the ISKL community, able to navigate and be respectful in multinational settings
• Patience in handling children, enthusiasm at all times during music classroom involvement
• Strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications and experience preferred

• Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood or its equivalent
• Experience working with elementary school students grades Prep Senior through grade 5
• Role holders are expected to be fully committed and supportive of ISKL’s ongoing commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving ISKL’s Values by holding themselves accountable and by modeling this commitment in the execution of duties and responsibilities in ISKL.

This role profile describes the core output expected in this role and does not encompass a comprehensive list of specific tasks, temporary activities, or projects initiated as a result of changing contexts. Agility and a growth mindset are expected of all our employees.

Interview

Only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted. The decision and notification of the successful candidate will be made as soon as the interview process is complete.

(Closing date to receive applications: November 6, 2026)

Candidates should be aware that in the event an exceptional applicant is identified early in the search process, ISKL reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline. Interested candidates are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.

Welcome to ISKL

Since 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education.

ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,800 students aged 3-18, representing over 60 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself.

Welcome to ISKL

Since 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education.

ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,800 students aged 3-18, representing over 60 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself.