The requirements**

Qualifications and Experience:**

• Bachelor of Arts with Education (Music) or an equivalent in the respective field.

• TSC Certification.

• 3 years of IB Middle Years Programme and/or IB Diploma.

• Previous teaching experience in the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

• Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum that aligns with the IB standards and philosophy. This may involve designing units of study, lesson plans and assessments that incorporate IB principles, including inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and international-mindedness.

• Play a leading role in extra-curricular musical and expressive arts events and opportunities.

• Deliver engaging and effective music instructions to students across various grade levels, fostering their musical skills, creativity and understanding. This could include teaching various aspects of music, such as theory, history, performance, composition and appreciation.

• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet student’s diverse needs and abilities, including those with different learning styles and abilities.

• Use varied, adequate assessments, including formative and summative assessments in line with the International Baccalaureate Organization requirements.

• Engage parents regularly and effectively in the education of their children.

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the relevant subject and modern pedagogy.

• Accurately evaluate and comment on both the ability and developmental potential of each student.

• Effectively communicate with students, colleagues and parents, including through email and the school information system.

• Demonstrate an experience of high professional values and practices.

• Show profound commitment to ongoing professional growth and to taking on responsibility for fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi.