Strings Teacher

Are you passionate about inspiring young musicians? Join our vibrant Steiner school community in Mparntwe Alice Springs as a Strings Teacher and nurture creativity, rhythm, and a love for music in our students. 

Our current Strings teacher has taught at the School for over 16 years, and she has left big shoes to fill. If you are a tertiary trained music graduate with a major in Strings or a professional player interested in teaching more, than this is the job for you. Alice Springs may be regional but there are still many opportunities to play with the professional players from the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra and the Darwin Symphony Orchestra.

Strings has a special place in a Steiner school; the successful applicant is expected to demonstrate a caring and nurturing interaction with all students regardless of their age and gender.

The Strings Teacher’s primary responsibility is to plan, organise and implement an instructional strings program that guides and encourages our grades 3-9 students to develop and fulfil their musical potential. It is important that the Strings Teacher proficiently plays a range of strings instruments (violin, cello, viola), reads music, and can assist in bringing to life, in an artistic way, the curriculum as outlined by the school based on the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework.

We have a large music room with a baby grand piano. We have an established instrument hire program and a library of school music. The successful applicant with be able to teach from beginner to advanced level. They will have a high standard of playing and be able to teach in small groups and ensemble groups. 

There is some flexibility within the school should you require full-time hours to commit to this position.

Key Responsibilities The Strings Teacher

• Bringing to life in an artistic and inspirational way, the strings curriculum.
• Communicating enthusiasm and curiosity for playing strings and the strings program.
• Being responsible for all session preparation and packing and tidying up after activities.
• Practicing and maintaining a high creative standard.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Developing individual and group lesson plans.
• Being able to use a variety of strategies to ensure student engagement.
• Managing student behaviour in the classroom as per relevant school policies and procedures.
• Observing and evaluating students’ performance and development.
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and preparing required reports.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of equipment.
• Being proactive, reliable, and demonstrating initiative and professional standards in communication, confidentiality, and school ethos.
• Participating in staff meetings, whole school events and professional training.
• Facilitate mid- and end-of-year concerts and performances at other events, e.g., Spring Fair.
• Working as part of a team and always maintaining a professional standard of confidentiality.
• Ability to accompany students on the piano during lessons is essential.

If you would like to know more information about the job or our school, please visit alicesteiner.nt.edu.au or phone 08 8953 4578 to speak to the Principal, Dina Fieck. Please download the Position Description package for more information on how to apply. 

Applications close on Monday the 11^th of November 2024.

Please email your application to principal@alicesteiner.nt.edu.au.

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