Middle School Instructional Assistant - Performing Arts (Music Focus)

Singapore American School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Singapore is looking for an instructional support staff member in music. You will assist with traditional and contemporary music classes, technology needs, and concert preparations. Ideal candidates have a diploma in music or arts, good communication skills, and a positive attitude. Computer skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with students and teachers.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in technology needs for middle school music classes.
• Experience with poster and concert program design is beneficial.
• Strong clerical skills and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for music classes.
• Assist with concert and event preparations.
• Maintain music libraries and AV equipment.

Skills

Ability to read standard music notation

Ability to play a string or wind instrument

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Good English communication skills

Positive work attitude

Education

GCE ‘A’ Level or Diploma in music, arts, or design

Tools

Noteflight

Sibelius

Adobe InDesign

Garageband

iMovie

Job description

• Serving as an instructional support (working with students) for both traditional music ensembles (band, strings, and choir) and contemporary music classes (including ukulele, guitar, and music production) as well as helping with setup and resetting of learning spaces.
• Supporting the technology needs of middle school music classes, including assisting teachers and students with digital recording, music editing, video editing, and more.
• Assisting with poster and concert program design, layout, and printing. Desktop publishing skills are extremely beneficial, but not required.
• Contributing as needed to concert and event preparations throughout the academic year, including music concerts, dance shows, and drama productions.
• Assisting music teachers with updating, revising, and maintaining the music libraries, instrument inventory, AV equipment maintenance, etc.
• Helping with design, set-up, and take-down of various bulletin boards in the music area.
• Performing general support for the middle school music teachers, including photocopying.
• Ensuring compliance with all school’s policies and procedures as related to the job responsibilities of this position.
• Relating courteously and effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and community patrons as necessary.

Skills/RequirementsQualifications Required:

• GCE ‘A’ Level or Diploma in music, the arts, or design.
• Ability to read standard music notation.
• Ability to play a string or wind instrument preferred.
• General clerical and typing skills required.
• Computer skills in all Microsoft Office applications with an interest and ability to learn new music and arts-specific programs such as Noteflight, Sibelius, and Adobe InDesign, as well as Apple-specific software, such as Garageband and iMovie.
• Good English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Positive work attitude and initiative taking.
• Ability to work cooperatively and provide assistance as necessary to students, teachers, and other members of the learning community.