TITLE: Lower School Classroom Music Teacher

SCALE:  Professional Scale   

CONTRACT: Professional Staff Contract   

SUPERVISOR: Lower School Administration

DIVISION: Lower School

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Preschool through Grade 5 Lower School Classroom Music Teacher is responsible for teaching and developing the Taipei American School’s Lower School programs for classroom music and our performance-based performing arts classes. This person inspires students’ creativity and engagement in music and the arts through an Orff-based process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a Lower School Music team in the articulation, development, and instruction of the Lower School Music curriculum Preschool through Grade 5.
• Showcase student achievement in the performance-based Performing Arts Program in Orff "Informances" and Performing Arts Concerts.
• As needed, piano accompaniment for classroom or grade level presentations, choir performances, or 5th Grade musical preparations and performances.
• Contribute as a collaborative member of the PreK-12 Performing Arts team.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and engaging music classroom modeling the TAS values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness and Courage and a commitment to integrating Responsive Classroom practices and Essential Capacities in the delivery of the curriculum.
• As a life-long learner display an openness and willingness to adapt teaching practices to integrate 21C music and administrative technology tools into classroom practices. 
• Experience working as an Elementary School Choral/Musical director and accompanist.

PREFERRED POSITION-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Five or more years of teaching experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• Training or experience in Adaptive Schools, Cognitive Coaching, or other approaches that strengthen collaboration and adult learning.
• Experience working in an international or multilingual school setting. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• Degree in Music/Music Education.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Training and experience in an Orff-based elementary general classroom music program and choir teaching and directing. 
• Piano skills capable of accompanying choir or musical productions.
• Knowledge and experience using music education standards, including the National Core Arts Standards, and experience designing standards-aligned curriculum units using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching as part of an elementary music team. 
• Experience in musical direction of elementary music productions. 

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS:  

Contributes to the development of a community of critical and creative thinkers, collaborative communicators, self-directed learners, well-balanced individuals, and globally minded contributors by modeling the behaviors and mindsets reflected in the TAS Schoolwide Learning Outcomes.

• Critical and Creative Thinker: Reflects on practice, analyzes evidence of learning, and explores new ideas to continuously improve instruction and learning.

• Collaborative Communicator: Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to support shared goals and strengthen our community. 

• Self-Directed Learner: Seeks feedback and engages in professional learning to improve practice. 

• Well-Balanced Individual: Maintains a positive professional presence, demonstrates flexibility, and creates a sense of belonging for self and others. 

• Globally Minded Contributor: Demonstrates respect for the diverse cultures and customs present in our community and advocates for inclusive practices that support belonging. 

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT:

Taipei American School is committed to safeguarding all children. All employees are expected to support this commitment and adhere to school safeguarding policies.  

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must apply through TAS Careers Page and submit an application along with the following: 

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references to include each referee’s name, relationship, phone number, and email address

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to interview before the closing date and close the position once a suitable candidate is found. 

Closing date: Monday, November 30, 2026

Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered.