Music Educator

The Tahaddi Education Center (TEC) provides educational opportunities for at-risk, out of school children in a poor suburb of Beirut (behind the Sport City). We are currently seeking a Music Educator for the primary school level (KG 2 to grade 5), children aged 4 to 14. This is a part time position: 2 or 3 days a week from 8.00 to 2.00:, 1 day from 8.00 to 4.00 Primary Responsibilities: Sing with children, teach Music, use instruments, possibly lead a choir and/or teach the recorder or percussion instruments Use exciting methods and instructional up to date material and musical instruments to meet children's needs and interests Plan, prepare, animate, lead and mediate in a creative way. Show self-motivation, enthusiasm and creativity. Work effectively with team members. Reporting: The Educator reports to the Coordinator and/or the Director of the TEC Skill Requirements: A full commitment to Tahaddi’s core values and humanitarian mandate Full adherence to Tahaddi’s policies Strong Arabic language skills. French and English are desirable with at least one with fluency Good relational skills with a positive and encouraging spirit Nonjudgmental attitude, maturity and patience in dealing with children and community members of different backgrounds Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context Computer literate, be at least familiar with MS Office software package