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Friday, October 30, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Secondary Music Teacher - tentative

Dalian American International School

Dalian, Liaoning, China · Full Time · Music Education

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We are first and foremost an international school — a diverse, globally minded community of educators and students. While our name reflects our founding heritage, our identity and ethos are decidedly international: our teachers, students, and curriculum come from around the world, and we prepare students for a globally connected future.

We are seeking teachers to join our Secondary School for the 2027–2028 school year. We want reflective and innovative practitioners who are excited to contribute to a truly international community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with young learners in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We are currently seeking a Secondary Music Teacher to join our dedicated team. This position involves teaching music to high/secondary school students following the Common Core curriculum. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of teaching experience and a passion for inspiring young musicians.

Position: Secondary Music Teacher

Department: Music

Education Stage: High/Secondary School

Curriculum: Common Core

Position Type: Full-time Teacher

Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in secondary/high school music education

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music Education or related field

- Strong knowledge of music theory, performance, and history aligned with Common Core standards

- Ability to teach various musical instruments, vocal techniques, and ensemble directing

- Experience integrating technology into music instruction is an advantage

- Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues

- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles

Values and Attitudes:

- Passionate about nurturing student creativity and musical growth

- Patient, approachable, and supportive classroom presence

- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment respecting cultural diversity

- Collaborative mindset willing to work closely with other faculty members

- Enthusiastic about continuous professional development

- Dedicated to upholding the school's mission of developing well-rounded global citizens

If you are excited about making a positive impact on students’ musical journeys within an international community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at DAIS.

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Dalian, Liaoning, China Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-30

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Opportunity and Market

Dalian, Liaoning, China has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

China national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-30.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-30.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-30.
  4. China government — effective 2026-10-30; retrieved 2026-10-30.
  5. China government — effective 2026-10-30; retrieved 2026-10-30.
  6. China government — effective 2026-10-30; retrieved 2026-10-30.