Choir Assistant Teacher

The Choral Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the middle and high school choir program (Grades 5 - 12) and assisting the choir director in facilitating curriculum, rehearsals, and performances. They will serve as the primary director for a section of the grade 6 and 7 choirs.

Summary of duties

• Lead and accompany frequent, large group instruction, culminating in numerous performances for the ASL parents and community.
• Co-plan and facilitate daily lessons for large group (50+ students) classes. Exclusively plan, assess and carry out daily lessons for a section of the grade 6 and grade 7 choirs.
• Facilitate regular large-group instruction in the High School Concert Choir.
• Support from the piano as required
• Assist with Honor Choir rehearsals and trips where needed.
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Performing Arts department heads.

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• High level of musicianship and knowledge of best practices and pedagogy in the choral classroom, specifically with the developing/changing voice
• Piano skills equivalent to ABRSM Grade 6
• Demonstrably strong organisational abilities, along with excellent oral and written communication skills
• A spirit of collaboration and enthusiasm for working in a team-focused environment
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• A successful candidate will likely have a degree in Music or Music Education
• Experience working in a school or other educational setting
• Experience with collaborative piano skills, including fluent music sight-reading and confidence in accompanying various styles and genres of music

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

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