Profesor Musica

Kipling School is a private bilingual school in Mexico, founded in 1963, offering high‑quality education from preschool through high school. The school emphasizes academic excellence, global awareness, and multilingual education (English and French). It is certified as an IB World School, offering the PEP, PAI, and Diploma Programme, and is recognized among the top schools in the metropolitan area. Kipling provides a comprehensive, student‑centered model that includes extracurricular activities in sports, arts, culture, and technology.

Job Purpose:

To inspire a love of music in young learners through engaging, play-based, and inquiry-driven experiences conducted in English, fostering creativity, self-expression, confidence, and early musical development while supporting the school's educational philosophy and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate music lessons aligned with the Early Years curriculum and school programs.
• Promote musical skills through singing, movement, rhythm, instrumental exploration, and creative expression.
• Foster students’ social, emotional, cognitive, and artistic development through music.
• Assess and monitor student progress using formative assessment strategies and maintain accurate records.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages participation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and families to support student learning and participate in school events, performances, and community activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Teaching certification or qualification related to Music Education.
• English proficiency certification (minimum B2 level).

Experience

• Previous teaching experience in Early Years, Preschool, or Elementary Music Education.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging music programs for young children.
• Experience in international, bilingual, IB, Reggio Emilia, or similar educational settings is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and music pedagogy.
• Ability to design engaging, play-based and inquiry-based music experiences.
• Knowledge of singing techniques, rhythm, movement, instrumental exploration, and performance preparation for young learners.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices and student-centered learning approaches.