Preschool Music and Learning Practitioner

JUMA ARTS is seeking a Music and Learning Practitioner for its Pre-school education department. The role involves the delivery of pre-school music and learning experiences at various locations.

Role Purpose, Dimensions and Responsibilities

• Be a representative of Juma Arts to its Clients and Customers.
• Provide opportunities for children to play age-appropriate musical instruments (e.g. percussion instruments; triangle, drums, maracas) in their own way.
• Model what children can do with instruments, e.g. echoing and creating different levels of sound through dynamics.
• Use appropriate musical terminology such as the correct names of instruments, rhythm, melody, dynamics, tempo, etc.
• Utilize a variety of music from different cultures and genres for classroom activities (e.g. classical, jazz, rock, reggae, rap).
• Provide opportunities to experience performances of music from professional musicians.

Juma Arts Preschool Learning Outcomes

• Sings or plays music alone at home or with others.
• Uses a variety of musical instruments to create music alone and/or with others.
• Children and parents can share their reactions/feelings to diverse musical genres and styles.

Achieving Juma Arts Preschool Philosophy and Outcomes

• Be responsible for the educational and social development of children through various instructional methods including dance, art, music, storytelling, and games.
• Facilitate creative interactive and movement activity to maximise learning potential.
• Deliver assignments to pre-agreed Juma Arts lesson plans.
• Provide children and parents with activity schedules and an established classroom routine.
• Be a positive and appropriate role model in dress, conduct, and communication.
• Provide feedback on the session's progress and development.
• Keep progress notes evaluating behaviour, development, and health matters.

Commitment to Multi-Cultural Communities and Diversity

• Champion Juma Arts diversity and equal opportunities agenda.
• Work effectively with a diverse range of people.

Key Contacts

• Education and Curriculum Director
• Juma Arts Administration and Support team
• Clients (centre managers and staff)
• Customers (children and parents)

Financial and Resource Management

• Responsible for the safe use and return of Juma Arts equipment.
• Report damages to equipment immediately.
• Ensure customers are kept safe at all times.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide a visible commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Support personal and professional continuous development.
• Monitor the delivery of your own work stream against agreed targets.

Other Considerations

• Develop and maintain a culture supportive of health and safety.
• Be aware of Juma Arts responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (1998).

Commitment to Juma Arts Values

• One team – Great things happen when we work together.
• Proud to serve – We put the needs of our clients, customers, and community at the heart of everything we do.
• Openness – We express our views in a positive, constructive, and open environment.
• Talent – We invest in our people to help them grow.
• Difference – We welcome the diversity of our staff, clients, and customers.
• Excellence – We strive to deliver the highest quality services.

Required Competencies and Qualifications

• High level of awareness and familiarity with child development and education theories.
• Understanding of key musical theory and performance.
• Ability to play or use an instrument in a professional manner.
• All Juma Arts Music and Learning Practitioners must hold satisfactory DBS clearance.
• Competent computer user.
• Ideal: Associate Degree or BA in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum requirements: Good background/coursework in school basics and art and music.
• Patience and compassion in handling children.
• Cultural awareness and proven work ethics.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Employment Type Full Time