Teach in Hong Kong
PYP Music Teacher
August 2026
Are you a passionate, creative, and inspiring Music educator who believes in the power of music to spark joy, curiosity, and confidence in young learners? An exciting new international school is opening in Hong Kong in August 2026, and we are searching for a vibrant PYP Music Teacher to join our client's founding team.
With Year 1–3 students and 4–5 classes in their opening year, this is a unique opportunity to bring your musical vision to life in a brand-new, inquiry-rich learning environment.
🎵 Why This Role Is Unique
As the Founding PYP Music Teacher, you won’t simply teach music — you will build the programme from the ground up, shaping how students experience music, creativity, performance, and cultural expression within the PYP framework. Your passion will help set the tone for arts education across the school for years to come.
🌟 Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an energetic, imaginative, and caring educator who:
*Has a recognized teaching qualification and experience teaching Music at the primary level.
*Understands and embraces IB PYP principles, especially inquiry-based and concept-driven learning.
*Is skilled at creating joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate music experiences for young children.
*Can teach a variety of musical skills — singing, rhythm, instrumental exploration, movement, and creative composition.
*Loves collaborating with homeroom and specialist teachers to design integrated units of inquiry.
*Brings enthusiasm, adaptability, and a pioneer spirit to a brand-new school setting.
*Communicates confidently in English; additional language skills are welcome.
🎼 What You Will Do
As a key member of our founding faculty, you will:
- Design and deliver a dynamic PYP-aligned Music curriculum for Year 1–3 students.
- Cultivate a vibrant classroom environment where students explore, perform, and express themselves confidently.
- Collaborate with teachers across subjects to create integrated, inquiry-driven experiences.
- Establish traditions such as school performances, assemblies, concerts, and community events.
- Select and organize musical instruments, resources, and classroom setups.
- Contribute to building the school’s ethos, values, and culture as part of a close-knit founding team.
🌈 Why Join Our Client?
- Be part of a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape an entire arts programme from the beginning.
- Join a supportive, visionary team committed to innovation and child-centered learning.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Take advantage of professional development and future leadership opportunities.
- Live and work in vibrant, cosmopolitan Hong Kong.
If you’re excited by the idea of building a meaningful Music programme that nurtures creativity and joy in young learners, we’d love to hear from you.
