Music principal teachers at The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao are expected to be outstanding musicians and performers with extensive international stage performance experience. They should also have a dedicated pursuit in music education, disciplinary research, and artistic attainments, serving as guides for future musicians. The School offers a comprehensive and integrated curriculum for students with musical dreams. Therefore, as principal teachers, one must focus on researching performance techniques and possess an in-depth understanding of music theory, music history, sight-singing and ear training, composition, and other auxiliary studies. They should also be capable of adapting teaching methods to suit the needs of students of different ages and skill levels. The principal teachers’ words and deeds should always represent the School’s image and status, consistently leading students forward.

1. Master’s degree or above in Strings/Keyboard/Woodwind/Brass/Percussion/Vocal-related majors, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Over 2 years of teaching experience, with the ability to teach students of different ages and skill levels, including those preparing for international competitions and applying to overseas conservatoires.

3. Relevant experience in participating in China national and international music events.

4. Priority given to candidates who have taught at renowned institutions, are winners of international competitions, or have students who have won awards in international competitions.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

6. Passion for innovation in the music field and the ability to establish professional standards that students aspire to.

7. Team-oriented, good at listening to opinions, respectful of cultural differences, and capable of fostering a harmonious school environment that actively promotes unity and cooperation among all faculty and students.

8. Willingness to work flexible hours and resilience in the face of setbacks.

Accompanists at The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao are core figures who provide professional accompaniment, musical interpretation guidance, and stage collaboration for performers. Their role extends beyond mere accompaniment; they must enhance performers’ artistic expression through musical language, style control, and improvisational collaboration. Successful candidates will work alongside dynamic and pioneering world-class musicians and educators in a friendly, collaborative, and academically stimulating environment.

1. Master’s degree or above in piano or accompaniment-related majors, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Exceptional performance skills and strong sight-reading ability, capable of quickly familiarizing themselves with sheet music and adapting to piano accompaniment for various instruments.

3. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, according to the rotation schedule.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

5. Priority given to candidates who possess knowledge of piano accompaniment methods for orchestras, familiarity with teaching, understanding of orchestra establishment and management, and proficiency in orchestra training techniques and conducting methods.

Group class teachers at The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao should have extensive teaching experience and remarkable achievements in K12 or equivalent education, along with high-level performance skills and an understanding of the relationship between instrumental performance and the development of aural and vocal abilities. As China’s first K12 music-specialized school, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao offers comprehensive and personalized music courses to its students. The core of the music curriculum is its music literacy program, which includes courses related to music theory, sight-singing and ear training, composition, music history, music appreciation, etc.

1. Master’s degree or above in Music Performance, Composition, or Theory, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Teaching experience in Music Theory, Sight-Singing and Ear Training, Music History, Composition, A-level Music, or related courses.

3. Experience in teaching classes of students aged 8-18 and strong class organization skills.

4. Openness to international music teaching philosophies.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

1. Master’s degree in Music Production, Audio Engineering, or related majors, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Over 2 years of teaching experience in music production or related industries.

3. Proficiency in mainstream music production software and hardware equipment operation.

4. Familiarity with overseas conservatoire admission trends and the ability to provide guidance and resource connections for students aspiring to apply to overseas conservatoires or universities.

5. Strong music theory foundation and the ability to guide students in creation and production.

6. Experience in teaching classes of students aged 8-18 and strong class organization skills.

7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

1. Master’s degree in Conducting, Music Education, or related majors, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Experience in conducting children’s choirs.

3. Experience in teaching classes of students aged 8-18 and strong class organization skills.

4. A broad repertoire and the ability to guide and control works in different languages, styles, and periods.

5. Prior experience as a choral piano accompanist is preferred.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

Collaborative teachers at The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao are expected to possess extensive international stage performance experience and a dedicated pursuit in music education, disciplinary research, and artistic attainments. Collaborative teachers should work with principal teachers to adapt teaching methods to suit the needs of students of different ages and skill levels.

1. Master’s degree in Strings/Keyboard/Woodwind/Brass/Percussion/Vocal-related majors, with overseas study experience, capable of teaching and communicating fluently in both Chinese and English. Prior overseas work experience is preferred.

2. Teaching experience in related field, including experience in teaching younger students, strong class organization skills, a solid professional foundation, and performance abilities. Prior experience in orchestras or symphonies is preferred.

3. Priority given to candidates who possess knowledge of playing methods for their instrument in orchestras, familiarity with teaching, understanding of orchestra establishment and management, and proficiency in orchestra training techniques and conducting methods.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, a cooperative spirit, and the ability to communicate efficiently and handle problems appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and other staff.