Woodwinds Teacher

Woodwinds Teacher

KIS Vision Statement

We strive to be a school the world needs: Our graduates will be transformative leaders, caring humans and thoughtful ambassadors for a just, sustainable and peaceful world.

KIS Mission Statement

Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is committed to empowering young people from diverse backgrounds with vision, knowledge, compassion and cross-cultural understanding. We are a community that welcomes everyone and seeks our purpose in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

KIS Staff Cultural Ideals

Community health. We seek health, wellbeing, and balance.

Communication. We strive to be respectful, collaborative communicators.

Growth. We pursue excellence as life-long learners with a growth mindset.

Agency. We aim for accountable professional agency.

Professionalism. We demonstrate high standards of professional integrity, collegiality, responsibility, and practice.

Whole-child education. We are committed to supportive, holistic, child-centered education.

Role:

Woodwinds instrumental specialist with conducting skills to teach individual and ensemble classes, at Primary, Middle and High School levels within an American curricular framework that is fully integrated with IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs.

Reports to: Vice Principal

Time Period: Initial 2-year contract, potential extensions after initial contract

Joining Date: 01 July 2027

Specific Responsibilities

• Support KIS guiding principles
• Preparation of lessons, assessment and marking of student work, report writing, and all other administrative responsibilities related to the teaching of the assigned subject(s).
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum planning, professional development and in-service training activities, as well as invigilation duties, as required by the Head of Department or Coordinators.
• Be available to provide additional academic support and conduct individual conferences with students outside regular class hours, as required.
• Promptly communicate with Advisors, Residential Parents and Coordinators regarding students' attendance, academic progress and behaviour, particularly when achievements are noteworthy or concerns arise.
• Be available on campus in advance of the commencement of each term to complete all necessary preparations, planning and meetings.
• Ensure that all relevant teaching materials, records and other departmental responsibilities are properly handed over to the Head of Department or Coordinator upon departure from KIS.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding discussions at staff meetings and in other professional contexts where sensitive information may be shared, particularly in matters involving students.
• Actively support the residential life programme of the school by chaperoning student activities, clubs, field trips, camps and long-weekend field days, and by serving as an Advisor to a designated group of students.
• Uphold and promote the School's mission, vision, policies and educational philosophy, including the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB), as outlined in the KIS Staff Handbook.
• Teach up to 75% out of total instructional periods in a 6-day cycle.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Vice Principal /Principal.
• Support Design ‘18
  

Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications:
A teacher of MYP and DP Woodwinds (ABRSM) should have:

• A Secondary license or certification for teaching Woodwinds or a relevant equivalent
• At least a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Woodwinds or its pedagogy
• At least three years of full-time classroom experience teaching Woodwinds in an accredited school
• Experience working within the appropriate IB program (s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree - Masters, PGCE or equivalent
• IB Woodwinds training
• Recent and relevant professional development in teaching and learning

Preferred Experiences:

• Successful experience teaching MYP and/or DP Woodwinds
• Proven commitment to participate in and establish collaborative structures
• Experience utilizing data to make informed instructional decisions
• Experience utilising technology tools to enhance student learning
• Understand the developmental characteristics, differences in learning styles and intelligences and adapt lesson planning and teaching appropriately
• Deep understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy

Preferred Skills and Dispositions:

• Deep understanding of inquiry-based learning;
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for students with varying levels of ability;
• Proven ability to work successfully in a diverse and inclusive environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others;
• Understanding and awareness of the challenges faced by learners in a multicultural environment.
• Dedication to student learning;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Team player with ability to delegate and coordinate work;
• Willing to work creatively with available materials/ resources;
• Able to create and teach interdisciplinary lessons;
• Capacity to support the goals and mission of KIS through his/her personal philosophy.
• Strong collaborative and facilitation skills
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought, experience, and background
• Approachable, Empathetic and Relationship-based
• Open-minded, Learner and Growth Oriented
  

General Expectations

KIS staff members are expected to support a healthy KIS community a manner that is positive, professional, and collaborative; communicate in a manner that is timely and respectful, especially regarding concerns; take agency for their professional responsibilities; pursue growth opportunities appropriate to maintain excellent professional standards; and help provide students with an education that strikes a holistic balanced between academic, physical, spiritual, and social activities.

All KIS staff participate in a duty rotation and are expected to support student life by helping supervise and organize occasional fun events that may occur on evenings or weekends. Academic staff may be asked to supervise extended essays, personal projects, and CAS and service as action activities. KIS is an active school that features a hiking and camping program. The school maintains a ‘fair share’ record of staff contributions and strives to maintain equity in how they are distributed.

All staff are, first and foremost, child guardians and caregivers. As such, they must always uphold our child safeguarding statement.

Child Safeguarding Statement

KIS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants. The staff at KIS must follow the guidelines of the school’s protective behavior policies and protocols, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees.

Please note that applications that do not include the application form and a resume will not be considered.