17 Music Teacher jobs in Kuwait

We are looking for a Music teacher for an international school in Kuwait. The school follows the Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future education in Kuwait, the UK, or elsewhere.

With the school expanding into Secondary (beginning with Year 9 this coming academic year, and Years 10 and 11 to follow), they are in a period of growth and re-evaluating their approach. They are now open to appointing an experienced Teacher of Music, with the view and would consider promoting internally after a year.

Essentials
Music related Bachelor's Degree (UK-recognised)
Certificate of Education, Master's of Education or Qualified Teacher Status
A minimum of two years relevant teaching experience (Key Stage 1 through to GCSE)
An excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
A proven track record of effective teaching
A secure knowledge of using technology to support education (experience using Google Suite is desirable)

Salary & Accommodation
The position comes with an attractive tax-free salary and a generous accommodation allowance. End of Service Indemnity (EOSI) is paid in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law.

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Dar Al Salam Educational Co. WLL | Full time Music Teacher

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait | Posted on 05/26/2022 Responsibilities:

Teaching up to 30 children with a variety of strengths and weaknesses in a self-contained classroom. Help the child develop and maintain an optimum level of health and well-being. Provide opportunities for the child to enhance his/her level of physical growth and development. Help the child develop effective body management, useful physical skills, and the transfer of these skills from one progression to the next. Help the child understand the concepts relating to effective and efficient movement; acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active lifestyle. Develop positive personal and social development by promoting fair play, working together, and tolerance of individual differences. Provide opportunities for every child to develop a positive self-image. Preparing weekly lesson plans in a timely manner, submitting unit plans before each quarter and long-term plans in March to the Principal. Undertake supervision duties as directed by the Principal. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school as well as monthly school meetings and team meetings and in self-selected professional growth activities. Support other members of the teaching team during short leaves of absence. Administer tests as per the academic program. Communicate with parents and school on pupil progress regularly. Create a well-disciplined School band. Plan and organize musical learning experiences through the development of daily and weekly lesson plans. Cooperate with classroom teachers to organize student concerts. Coordinate various events at school including National & liberation day celebrations. Implement teaching strategies that integrate the curriculum as well as address the needs of students. Identify the talents of other music teachers who can contribute to various concerts, events, and activities. Extra-Curricular Activities:

Participate in the mandatory afterschool extracurricular activity by providing band practice sessions to students. Identify students for after school activities to provide individual instrumental lessons. Teachers are also expected to participate in after school parental workshops and after school club activities as well as weekly school assemblies and all school events. Department Goals:

Abide by the weekly plans. Implement a high standard of classroom discipline, pupil manners, and behavior both inside and outside the classroom and laboratory. Meet the curriculum and developmental goals outlined for the year. Individual Goals:

Create a well-disciplined School band.

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We are looking for a Music teacher for an international school in Kuwait. The school follows the Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future education in Kuwait, the UK, or elsewhere. With the school expanding into Secondary (beginning with Year 9 this coming academic year, and Years 10 and 11 to follow), they are in a period of growth and re-evaluating their approach. They are now open to appointing an experienced Teacher of Music, with the view and would consider promoting internally after a year. Essentials Music related Bachelor's Degree (UK-recognised) Certificate of Education, Master's of Education or Qualified Teacher Status A minimum of two years relevant teaching experience (Key Stage 1 through to GCSE) An excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum A proven track record of effective teaching A secure knowledge of using technology to support education (experience using Google Suite is desirable) Salary & Accommodation The position comes with an attractive tax-free salary and a generous accommodation allowance. End of Service Indemnity (EOSI) is paid in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law. Apply now if you are interested!

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**TITLE: MUSIC** TEACHER**

**REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL**

**Primary Purpose**:
To be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organization, and high standards of achievement and behavior in Music lessons.

**Responsibilities**:

- Teaching general styles of music.
- Teaching classical piano, practical and theory.
- Teaching singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
- Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
- Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.
- Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
- Preparing students for practicals and exams.
- Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after-school music clubs.
- Building relationships and mentoring students.
- Explaining different styles and genres of music
- Conducting music theory and practical examinations
- Helping students tap on their potential
- Suggesting additions and improvements in the curriculum
- Coordinating with staff members in organizing extracurricular activities
- Maintaining and encouraging a fun and positive atmosphere in the music class

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in music.
- License to teach as an academic (state requirement).
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge about different music genres and instruments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrating a passion for music and high patience levels
- Ability to assess students potential and skills
- Ability to lead a choir, orchestra, or a concert
- Ability to conduct extracurricular activities and musical performances

**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

**TITLE: MUSIC** TEACHER**

**REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL**

**Primary Purpose**:
To be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organization, and high standards of achievement and behavior in Music lessons.

**Responsibilities**:

- Teaching general styles of music.
- Teaching classical piano, practical and theory.
- Teaching singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
- Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
- Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.
- Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
- Preparing students for practicals and exams.
- Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after-school music clubs.
- Building relationships and mentoring students.
- Explaining different styles and genres of music
- Conducting music theory and practical examinations
- Helping students tap on their potential
- Suggesting additions and improvements in the curriculum
- Coordinating with staff members in organizing extracurricular activities
- Maintaining and encouraging a fun and positive atmosphere in the music class

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in music.
- Experience in teaching piano classes
- License to teach as an academic (state requirement).
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge about different music genres and instruments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrating a passion for music and high patience levels
- Ability to assess students potential and skills
- Ability to lead a choir, orchestra, or a concert
- Ability to conduct extracurricular activities and musical performances

**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 13

Student Level:

- Elementary, Middle School, High School
- Licensed Teacher

**Requirements**:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
- Major: Music; Performance; Music Education
- Required Certificates:
- Teaching Credential/License**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Education is highly preferred
- Proficiency in the Arabic language preferred but not required (willingness to take classes leading to proficiency)

Job Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary in line with international standards, a generous benefits package and ongoing meaningful personal and professional development opportunities.

**Job Description**:
**Reporting to**:Secondary School Principal

**Job profile**

Seeking talented innovative progressive educators to develop an invigorating safe, supportive, and stimulating learning ecosystem in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility. The ideal talented individual should be empowered to make the greatest positive impact on the community, embrace all learners within his or her learning environment, promote inquiry through questioning while employing the Socratic method, be principled, and be committed to the well-being of self and students.

**Description of position**

The International School of Kuwait (ISK) is seeking inspirational Middle and High School Music Teachers who can develop the vision and mission while implementing a rich curriculum, which lies beyond the traditional scope of education.

The duties and responsibilities of an ISK Middle/ High School Teacher, include:

- Following the School’s philosophy of child and adolescent development to promote the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth of students
- Planning and executing a clearly defined environment that is arranged to promote independence, foster decision-making, and encourage initiative and involvement
- Creating dedicated learning centers for creative and innovative thinking
- Creating a classroom that promotes and reflects inquiry into the world in which the students live
- Creating displays that document the student's learning process and creativity
- Observing the students and documenting their progress to plan further learning and to evaluate and assess their development
- Engaging students in learning by using a variety of contemporary teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs
- Supporting and enhancing student learning through the use of digital integration and technology
- Having daily discussions with members of the teaching team along with scheduled weekly team meetings to coordinate work and strengthen collaboration
- Establishing an inspiring, respectful, positive, safe student-centered environment that is conducive to learning
- Developing and using a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies to guide teaching and learning, while catering to individual students’ needs
- Providing meaningful and constructive, honest, and regular feedback to students about their learning and progress
- Keeping parents informed of children’s progress by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and participation
- Reporting on all elements of student development at student-parent-teacher conferences
- Developing and presenting lesson plans by using a variety of teaching models (Pathways to Teaching) and techniques (Pathways to Learning)
- Maintaining good disciplinary order and child safety standards in the classroom, on the school’s campus, and while on bus and vigilance duties
- Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment on campus and educational visits
- Updating professional knowledge by attending regular faculty meetings, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations that result in the enhancement of student learning
- Using the school’s student information system to keep and maintain records and facilitate communication
- Ensuring the classroom physical layout maximizes learning and collaboration while providing a safe and nurturing environment
- Facilitating learning through a range of strategies, in individual, small, and large group settings in a positive and differentiated learning climate
- Participating in the implementation and review of the curriculum
- Taking on ad hoc tasks as negotiated by the Middle or High School Principal
- Maintaining a commitment to professional ethics, international-mindedness, and the school’s vision, mission, and core values
- Aligning student assessment with expected learning outcomes and the school’s Assessment Policy
- Supporting all school policies and procedures
- Led community initiatives to develop and build a sense of equity and inclusion within the school while maintaining a strong sense of community among staff, parents, and students

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The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides.

AUM Liberal Arts Department (LAD) is recruiting full-time faculty members as Instructors for Music courses to start from Fall 2025 Semester.

Job Requirements

• A Master's in Music or any other relevant major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
  
  

Faculty members will be committed to AUM s mission and its learner-centered approach by:

• Being involved in teaching activities related to specialization courses and other common courses relevant to the applicant educational and/or professional background
• Passionately supporting the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality
  
  

Job Description

• Teach Music courses
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentations, and assignments in collaboration with other faculty members teaching the same courses;
• Deliver student centered lectures through the effective use of available learning management systems (Moodle and Banner);
• Administer and grade formative and summative assessments and provide feedback;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students; and attend regular faculty meetings; and
• Conduct research and publish findings by adhering to the institution's policies.
  
  

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to :

• Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Recommendation letters, if available
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Explore AUM Campus

AUM is located at Al-Eqaila, an urban area of Al-Ahmadi Governate in Kuwait. Al-Eqaila is a quiet area that has a distinctive location close to the sea and is 30 km away from the Capital, Kuwait City. Al-Eqaila also has green spaces and features a wide variety of shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, and recreational spots.

Kuwait has a beautiful coastline, remarkable architecture, and an abundance of cultural and historical landmarks.

Phone: (+965) 2225 1400

Email:

Website:

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Online Audio and Video Media

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The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides.

AUM Liberal Arts Department (LAD) is recruiting full-time faculty members as Instructors for Music courses to start from Fall 2025 Semester.

Job requirements

• A Master's in Music or any other relevant major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Faculty members will be committed to AUM s mission and its learner-centered approach by:

• Being involved in teaching activities related to specialization courses and other common courses relevant to the applicant educational and/or professional background
• Passionately supporting the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality

Job Description

• Teach Music courses
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentations, and assignments in collaboration with other faculty members teaching the same courses;
• Deliver student centered lectures through the effective use of available learning management systems (Moodle and Banner);
• Administer and grade formative and summative assessments and provide feedback;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students; and attend regular faculty meetings; and
• Conduct research and publish findings by adhering to the institution's policies.

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to :

1. Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
2. Copies of diplomas and certificates
3. Recommendation letters, if available

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Explore AUM Campus

Location

AUM is located at Al-Eqaila, an urban area of Al-Ahmadi Governate in Kuwait. Al-Eqaila is a quiet area that has a distinctive location close to the sea and is 30 km away from the Capital, Kuwait City. Al-Eqaila also has green spaces and features a wide variety of shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, and recreational spots.

Kuwait has a beautiful coastline, remarkable architecture, and an abundance of cultural and historical landmarks.

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Phone: (+965) 2225 1400
Email:
Website:

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Leading private college in Kuwait is currently recruiting full-time faculty members as Music Instructors to start from late Fall Semester 2025.

Being an equal opportunity employer, it offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Music or any other related field from an internationally accredited university.
• Ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and fast-paced environment.
• Have demonstrable skills in oral and written English, the language of instruction and communication on campus.

Job Description

Faculty members are engaged in teaching, services, research and professional development tasks.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Have a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Prepare teaching materials, maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught.
• Develop and deliver courses to students.
• Prepare class activities, quizzes, assessments and exams.
• Passionately support the departmental and college-wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality.
• Evaluate, monitor and mentor students' academic progress.
• Supervise and assist students in all aspects related to the courses.
• Guide, lead and mentor students in projects
• Engage actively in promoting the growth of the college and participate in strategic activities and events.
• Participate in departmental and college meetings and activities.
• Serve and support functional activities of departmental committees.
• Undertake any other duties as may be directed by the Head of Department.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Education
• Industries Higher Education

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