Music Instructor (Keyboard)

AI summary

Twinkly Tots School is hiring a warm and skilled Music Instructor to teach keyboard and basic music fundamentals to young children. The role involves planning age-appropriate lessons, using fun interactive methods, and preparing children for informal performances. Candidates should have keyboard competence, teaching experience, and a passion for working with children.

• Teach keyboard and music fundamentals to young children in a school setting
• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate and structured music lessons
• Prepare children for informal performances and showcases
• Child safeguarding and professional conduct policies must be followed
• Formal music qualifications desirable but practical teaching experience strongly considered

Original source description

Twinkly Tots School is seeking a warm, engaging and skilled Music Instructor to introduce young children to the fundamentals of music and keyboard playing. The successful candidate will deliver enjoyable, age-appropriate and structured keyboard lessons that help children develop an interest in music while building foundational skills such as rhythm, listening, coordination, musical awareness and basic keyboard playing. The ideal candidate must not only be a competent keyboard player but must also understand how to teach and engage young children through fun, interactive and age-appropriate methods. Key Responsibilities: The Music Instructor will be responsible for: Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate keyboard lessons for young children. Introducing children to basic musical concepts, including rhythm, beats, sounds, notes and simple melodies. Teaching children the foundational skills required to begin playing the keyboard. Using fun and interactive teaching methods appropriate for young children, including singing, movement, rhythm games and musical activities where appropriate. Adapting lessons to suit individual children's abilities, confidence levels and developmental stages. Preparing a simple termly outline of learning objectives and lesson content. Monitoring children's progress and providing feedback to School Management when required. Preparing children for informal performances, showcases or presentations where appropriate. Maintaining a positive, encouraging and inclusive learning environment. Ensuring that school equipment and materials used during lessons are handled appropriately. Working collaboratively with the school's teaching team and following all relevant school policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding and Professional Conduct The successful candidate will be required to: Follow all Twinkly Tots School safeguarding and child protection policies. Use positive and age-appropriate behaviour management strategies at all times. Never use corporal punishment, harsh language, humiliation or any inappropriate form of discipline. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with children. Immediately report any safeguarding or welfare concerns to School Management. Maintain the confidentiality of children and families. Follow the school's health, safety and security procedures while on the school premises. Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate should have: Demonstrable competence and experience: in playing the keyboard. Previous experience: teaching music and/or keyboard lessons. Experience: working with young children is highly desirable. A good understanding of how young children learn and how to make lessons engaging and enjoyable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, warmth and the ability to build positive relationships with children. The ability to adapt teaching methods to suit different learning abilities. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A professional, reliable and punctual approach to work. Formal music qualifications or certifications are desirable but practical teaching experience: and the ability to effectively engage young children will also be strongly considered. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Join for a career by sending your CV and Cover letter stating your place of residence, degree and experience: with technology, children and learning journals to info@twinkly-tots.com Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.