Job Description: Music Teacher

Number of positions: 2

Duration: One year

Location: Duhok City, Rwanga, Essyan and Domiz 2 camps

Publishing date: 29th Jan 2024

Deadline for submission: 3rd Feb 2024

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peacebuilding & Human Rights

·       Climate Change

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•               Plan and prepare lessons about individual students’ needs and examination syllabuses.

•               Teach music theory, aural skills, sight-reading and practical techniques to students.

•               Asses students’ abilities, provide feedback and compile reports.

•               Create and maintain a safe and motivating learning environment.

•               Continuously update professional knowledge and expertise, as appropriate, to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology, in general, and in the curriculum area of music.

•               Ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements.

•               Encourage students to take part in recitals, competitions, concerts, choirs, student bands, international examination boards etc.

•               Acquire appropriate teaching materials and resources.

•               Assess pupils' abilities, providing feedback and writing reports.

Skills and Qualifications:             

•               Minimum Bachelor’s degree in music or music education.

•               Professional in at least one (1) musical instrument with a solid foundation in music theory.

•               Teachers who can also teach piano or another musical instrument, at a beginner level, will be given preference.

•               Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher and performer.

•               Demonstrate a passion for and experience in teaching young beginners and adults.

•               Flexibility and creativity to adapt to curriculum goals and ability to work collaboratively.

•               Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

•               Ability to work during working hours as well as additional hours for planning meetings, professional development, scheduled concerts or examinations.

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Music Teacher” as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·       Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.