POSITION Middle & High Music (Choir) Teacher
DIVISION Middle & High School
SUPERVISOR Middle & High Principal
CONTRACT January 2025 to June 2025
The American School of Bombay seeks an educator with a growth mindset to join our team of collaborative and passionate international educators and lead the music program As a member of the cross-divisional Arts Team, the music teacher will partner with colleagues to deliver a robust arts program. ASB educators embrace the School’s mission and provide a dynamic, creative, and inclusive learning environment for every learner. ASB recognizes the importance of its diverse school community and works to ensure that all members are seen, heard, and valued
Your Responsibilities at ASB:
Teaching and Learning:
● Utilize a repertoire of teaching skills and knowledge of adolescent learners to deliver a Criteria-Based Music program to middle & high school students
● Use a culturally responsive and inclusive lens to assess content and learning
● Scaffold the development of learning skills to encourage creative, critical, and innovative thinking
● Leverage digital tools that resonate with students to enhance artistic skills and experiences
● Create opportunities for students to engage and collaborate with peers to promote understanding and empathy among diverse cultures.
● Adapt teaching methods to align with students' cognitive, social, and emotional development, interests, and prior knowledge
Curriculum and Planning:
● Design engaging and relevant units that connect to real-world problems or situations and provide students with opportunities for voice and choice.
● Deliver curriculum aligned to the National Core Arts Standards.
● Direct musical performances, including soloists and ensembles
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:
● Engage in current and relevant professional development
● Promote collegial interaction through the use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
● Participate in professional communities to share best practices.
● Share and reflect on best practices, concepts, and systems related to planning and designing instruction in collaboration with colleagues
● Actively participate in team, division, and all staff meetings
● Submit annual budget needs, order necessary supplies, and manage budget allocations
● Liaise with support teams to prepare for concerts and events
Student Wellbeing:
● Lead a grade-level advisory
● Oversee students during break, lunch, and other transitions
● Embrace the diversity of ASB and Mumbai by moving beyond the classroom walls and encouraging students to maximize their impact on the community
Co-Curricular Performing Arts Program:
● Actively engage with ASB’s co-curricular programs, galvanizing students to participate in co-curricular performing ensembles with an enthusiastic approach
● Prepare students for festivals such as AMIS and SAISA
● Chaperone students to festivals, competitions, and showcases within and outside Mumbai
Who We’re Looking For? The ideal candidate will bring:
● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and teaching certification
● A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience in a K-12 accredited school
● Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in the area of Music Education
● Understanding the development needs of middle and high school students is needed to ensure all students are treated as individuals
● A commitment to DEIJ and SEL learning practices
Why Join Us?
● Professional growth opportunities
● Global community: Be part of a diverse, international school that celebrates cultural exchange
● Impact beyond the classroom: Inspire students to engage with their community and enhance the lives of others.
Apply Now!
Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three supervisory references in a PDF file to jobs@asbindia org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Student Safeguarding:
At ASB, the safety and well-being of our students are paramount. All staff are bound by the Code of Conduct and must complete a government-issued background check before beginning their role
ASB’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice:
ASB is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce No person, otherwise eligible, will be denied employment at the School based on age, caste, color, disability, gender preference, nationality, race, regional or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation
American School of Bombay employees will have a job description outlining responsibilities and specific duties and delineating reporting lines However, an employee may sometimes be assigned responsibilities outside the job description In such cases, the employee must demonstrate a collaborative spirit of collegial interaction
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