Music Associate, Professional & Education Development

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community foundation in Singapore is seeking a Music Associate to enhance preschool children's development through music. The role involves planning music activities, facilitating joyous experiences, and engaging with teachers while adapting content to cater to diverse needs and fostering a love for music. Candidates should hold relevant music qualifications and possess a passion for child development, creativity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Interest in using music to support holistic child development.
• Ability to learn to play the ukulele.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver music activities for preschool children.
• Facilitate joyful music-making and teacher-child interactions.
• Conduct professional development workshops for teachers.

Skills

Singing in-tune

Improvisation

Strong language skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Diploma/Degree in Music (Education/Performance/Therapy)

O/A-level Music

ABRSM Grade 8 Practical

Tools

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver music activities that support programme goals and target developmental outcomes for preschool children

• Facilitate teacher-child interactions and encourage joyful music-making during sessions

• Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for music activities, including the use of instruments and group movement

• Adapt music curriculum content and songs to meet the varying needs, interests, and abilities of children

• Document lesson delivery through observations and post-activity reflections to inform future planning

• Assess children’s progress toward learning outcomes using appropriate tools, including surveys and observation checklists

• Compose and/or arrange simple original music and songs and perform or record them as part of the curriculum and teaching resources

• Develop and curate a culturally diverse and age-appropriate repertoire of songs and musical materials that support inclusive classroom practices

• Conduct professional development workshops for generalist teachers to build their confidence and competence in facilitating music activities

• Participate in reflective practice through peer observation, feedback, and engagement in professional learning communities

• Support the planning and execution of music-related events, such as performances, parent-child music workshops, and celebrations that strengthen home-school partnerships

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer (RO) or Head of Division(HOD)

Job Holder Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Music (Education/ Performance/ Therapy); or Diploma/Degree in other discipline AND O/A-level Music/ Music Elective Programme/ ABRSM Grade 8 Practical (or an equivalent)

• Experience working with young children preferred

• Able to sing in-tune and learn to play the ukulele

• Interested in using music to support holistic child development

• Proficiency in the use of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is an added advantage

• Responsive to children’s non-verbal cues and communication

• Able to improvise variations to music/ activities

• Strong language skills

• Creative and adaptable, bubbly, playful and patient

• Able to use initiative and work independently

• Believes in continuous learning to build personal capacity as a Music Associate

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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