Primary Music Learning Assistant

About SIS
Stockholm International School is a truly international K-12 school located in the heart of the dynamic city of Stockholm. We are the first choice for the globally mobile diplomatic, business and research community in Sweden. Our students represent more than 60 countries and our diverse community is made up of over 80% international students and teaching staff. Our language of learning is English but our outlook is global.
Description
To support excellent music education for primary school students.
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide instructional and logistical support for the music teachers.
Offer help and individual attention to students in need.
Assist in keeping the general classroom environment in order, including setting up/striking instruments, chairs and other equipment.
Be an active and contributing member of the Primary School Faculty.
Actively contribute to the operational needs of the school.
Assist in out of class duties
*Substitute for the music teacher when the teacher is not in school.

Qualifications and Experience
The Learning Assistant is expected to have:
A degree in Music Education and/or previous music teaching experience in a school.
Excellent communications skills.
The ability to establish rapport with adults and students.
The ability to work effectively in a team.
The ability to work with a large range of student ages and abilities.
A pleasant and friendly personality.
The ability to function effectively under pressure.
The ability to show initiative and work independently.
Be able to demonstrate proper vocal and instrumental techniques, and assist students who are struggling.
Be able to lead small groups or individual students in music activities.
Be able to read musical staff notation and tablature.

It would be desirable for the applicant to have a working knowledge of Early Childhood Education, the International Primary Curriculum or the equivalent. Training/familiarity/experience with either Orff, Kodály, or Dalcroze methodologies would be advantageous. Additional languages can be beneficial.
Experience working with students from diverse cultures and countries would be an advantage.
Note - Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last year of employment in every country worked.
Contract :
Temporary contract – 100%
Starts: September 14th, 2020 (or earlier if available)
Ends: June 15th, 2021
Salary:
fixed salary
Application
Last day for applications September 14th, 2020. Though interviews may start taking place before the last date.
WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH
Please send your letter of interest and to application@intsch.se and mark the email with “Music Learning Assistant”.