As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The schools outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Music Teacher to join our Lions Music Academy team.
About the Role:
The role of our Instrumental Music Teachers is to build and maintain a successful music program within the school. This
includes teaching instrumental techniques, performance skills, music theory and musical awareness to students ages 3
through 18. Staff are expected to work in conjunction with curriculum staff teaching the International Baccalaureate PYP,
MYP, DP, AP and BTEC programs as well as support the schools Music Ensemble Program.
We are currently seeking the following instrumental specialists and would welcome applications from applicants able to
offer experience in multiple disciplines:
- Guitar (Acoustic and Electric)
- Bass Guitar
- Brass (Upper and Lower)
- Woodwinds
- Traditional Chinese Erhu
- Pop/Jazz Piano
- Violin
- Suzuki Violin
- Suzuki Cello
- Suzuki Piano
Position Requirements:
- Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident and self-employed work pass holder with the approved legal paperwork are welcome to apply
- Flexible and mutually convenient hours during school time (7:00am 18:30pm, Monday Friday)
- Bachelors Degree (preferably in Music / Music Performance)
- Suzuki Training & Registration (Suzuki position only)
- At least 5 years of experience in working with children as an instrumental teacher with relevant qualifications
- Experience with Trinity and/or Abrsm music examinations
- Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skill
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Good references on request
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Music/Music Performance or equivalent is required.
- Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required.
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With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
