Bachelor’s degree in teaching or relevant field, advanced degree preferredA minimum of 3 years’ experience working with students as a teacher, instructor, or tutorFamiliarity with student-centered teaching methodsOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsWell-organizedExceptional interpersonal and presentation skillsGrowth mindsetTeach one section of students in instrumental music with varying levels of music background and knowledge.Implement student-centered pedagogies, using the framework for Gold Standard PBL to design and execute projects.Collaborate with the full faculty on defining and executing yearly interactions of school-wide CBL systems, structures, and best practices.Partner with the Director of Learning Support and the Director of English Language Learning Support to create inclusive classrooms for students with learning differences or with lower English proficiencies.Be familiar with EF Academy Pasadena’s processes for supporting student well-being.Embrace responsibilities to support student well-being.Commit to the CBL and PBL vision of academics and experiment boldly with curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.Participate fully in professional learning opportunities offered by the school.Actively engage with department and faculty meetings.Work cooperatively with colleagues on planning, gathering and sharing resources, and cross grading/rubric tuning.Take actions that demonstrate commitment to helping students feel known, seen, and valued.About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
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