Position Overview

The German Embassy School Tehran (DBST) seeks a dynamic music educator to join its International Section faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. The music teacher will facilitate joyful and exceptional learning for musical development, inspire students as both individuals and collaborators to excel and to be caring, creative, and internationally-minded young people.

This position will consist of a full-time assignment in our IB PYP and International Section Middle School, which could include regular classes that focus on music appreciation, understanding, and performance, and a school band. Course allocation is dependent on scheduling needs. The music teacher is also responsible for supporting productions throughout the year.

The music teacher will also develop positive relationships with families, DBST team members, and the greater DBST community. The music teacher is an active community leader, contributing to curricular and extra-curricular initiatives that promote community, wellbeing, and arts-related learning experiences, inclusive of the IB PYP and Music School theater productions.


Qualifications, Experiences, & Educational Background

• Primary/middle school teaching certification
• University degree in Music/Performing Arts
• Master’s degree preferred
• International school teaching experience and IB PYP training preferred
• At least two-years experience teaching of primary/middle school music

Skills and Attributes

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills, including effective use of IT and new technologies.
• Strong ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• A focus on fostering high achievement and student development.
• Collaborative and flexible mindset with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and development.
• Organizational, ethical, and empathetic qualities that inspire trust and respect.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Build a learner-centered, concept-driven and inquiry-based learning environment and music program.
• Develop a sense of community, belonging and trust.
• Communicate and build relationships with primary and middle school learners, team members, and families.
• Design and implement an engaging and rigorous music curriculum in alignment with the IB Primary Years Program framework and with the German curricular standards.
• Employ a wide range of Music assessment tools and strategies.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning.
• Demonstrate outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow primary and middle school team members with regards to planning, assessment, family and community collaboration, subject organization and responsibilities.
• Communicate and liaise with colleagues to identify and develop transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Use a range of strategies to differentiate learning.
• Collaboratively plan units of inquiry.
• Attend and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families.
• Establish links with the community to ensure that families are kept well-informed about learner progress.
• Lead and/or support the primary and middle school music performances.
• Create regular opportunities, both formal and informal, for learners to perform and showcase their music expression and development.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development opportunities as required.
• Establish and maintain a culture of appreciation and participation in music and performing arts.
• Other tasks as determined by the supervisor.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV, a letter of interest and details of three referees to head.administration@dbst.de.

 
SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION

DBST maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.