About the School – International School Ho Chi Minh City
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Academic Assistant (Music/Performing Arts) to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.
About the role
Academic Assistant (Music / Performing Arts) is expected to carry out the instructions of the Music Teachers/ Head of Performance Arts to provide assistance in regard to matters which relate to the musical issues/events to ensure that these support the educational needs of the school.
What you will be doing
Academic Assistant (Music / Performing Arts) is directly responsible to the Music Teachers who will perform at least two annual evaluations (each semester) of the performance in consultation with the Head of Performance Arts. The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1.Maintain musical instruments Wednesday and Thursday on regular basis.
2.Help Music teachers in their teaching (set up and take away keyboards, percussions, recording…)
3.Make an inventory of band instruments list.
4.Liaise with the local Conservatory regarding information/events.
5.Liaise with local vendors requesting information.
6.Assist with the Music Teacher / Head of Performance Arts in cultural events..
7.Translate the newsletter when requested by the Vietnamese Coordinator.
8.Interpret for Vietnamese parents when requested by the Vietnamese Coordinator.
9.Perform other duties as directed by the Headmaster/General Director, Head of Performance Arts including when requested to work during term break.
10.Attend professional development workshops assigned by the School.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
How to Apply
Complete this applicationbefore the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30 June 2025
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
