Are you a teacher that always strives to make music learning a creative, playful, and holistic experience for children? If yes, Tāla Education is a place where you can thrive and grow as a music educator. We are a Music Education Start-up making changes in the way music is taught in India.

There are many areas for you to contribute and grow in our family other than a music teacher.

Being music educators ourselves, we understand you like no other. We provide a place of growth, creativity, and freedom for you to thrive along with a competitive range to earn. 

Job Post: We are looking for a Music Teacher who is a specialist in Early Childhood/Kindergarten age groups (Children 2 to 7 years of age). A passionate teacher that is eager to leave no stone unturned in child music pedagogy! 

Duties of the teacher will include:

• Shadowing and undergoing our mentorship-training program
• Facilitating group music lessons taught with our play-based approach in our schools
• Facilitate all after-school programs, summer camps, and other events
• Contributing to the development of our lesson plans, events, and other activities 
• Committed and reliable in independently handling sessions with the safety and well-being of our students

Responsibilities and Deliverables – The Success Criteria for the Music Teacher:

• Research, curate, create, and collate content for our lesson plans. 
• Successfully deliver music lessons and events for the full year
• Assign activities based on learning objectives
• Assessments of children’s learning outcomes
• Provide verbal and written child-specific feedback
• Successfully put up end-of-term and end-of-the-year performances based on important events in the calendar

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors in Music Education (ABRSM or Trinity Grades NOT considered as proof you are a teacher)
• 6 to 8 years of in-class experience with children in a school
• Ability to play the Piano or Guitar to accompany songs
• Fluent in English and interactions with parent communiy

Added advantage if you have the following skills, talents, and experience:

• Teacher training or professional development in music pedagogy for children aged 2 to 10
• Skills such as: composing songs, music scoring, curriculum development, and lesson planning
• Content creation: researching, writing articles, and building content for educational purposes
• Experience working with children with special needs

Benefits of working with Tāla Education

• Flexible working hours – You are on campus only when you are scheduled
• Hybrid working option when you are not teaching or on-site/school
• Performance bonuses
• Earn more with our After-school programs
• In-house training: Attend workshops, and professional development programs and get trained by our in-house facilitators and some of the world’s leading music educators
• Earn lucratively with our referral program

Packages: Salary packages are competitive to leading schools in India. 

If you feel you meet all our requirements send us an email that must include the following:

• A cover letter stating your teaching philosophy and approach to education
• Your recent curriculum vitae with a picture
• Videos/links of you teaching a live class
• Contact details of at least three references

Email us at info@talaeducation.com

Do you want a career, or just take on another job?

At Tāla Education, we are passionate about transforming the way music education is done in India. We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our founding team and help us make a difference! 

As a growing company, our operations are pan-India. We value creativity, collaboration, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of music education in India.

Job Overview

As our Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and supporting our various educational programs. Your responsibilities will include providing administrative support, managing client interactions, coordinating schedules and events, and maintaining compliance and reports.

This is a full-time position that offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to grow with us.

Please note: We require you to be in North Bangalore towards our centers in OMBR, Horamavu, and Kothanur. If you are not able to join us here, this job is not the right fit for you.

By joining Tāla Education, you’re not just getting a job; you’re becoming part of a mission to make a difference in music education in India and impact children’s lives. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about education, we’d love to hear from you!

Administrative Assistant Job ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support:

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
• Answer phone calls, direct callers to appropriate personnel, schedule appointments, assist clients, and other visitors.
• Respond to emails and other digital queries and correspondence.
• Draft and edit letters, reports, and other documents.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes.
• Research as requested and compile and summarize information for reports or presentations using AI, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
• Ensure deadlines are met and adapt to changing priorities.

Client Interaction and Safety:

• Be present at our center to receive and welcome new parents and inquiries.
• Communicate and effectively educate clients about the services and products we offer, both on call and in person.
• Ensure the safety of the children, including pickup and drop-off, and basic health and safety protocols.
• Ability to appropriately communicate and connect with children, parents, teachers, and school management, and maintain a professional image for the organization.

Scheduling and Coordination:

• Review and update communication channels and address all missed communications.
• Schedule updates, meetings, and appointments.
• Track data leads, inquiries, fees, and other stats.
• Ensure report maintenance and updates.
• List out tasks, events, appointments, and team meetings.
• Plan and update schedules for the week, month, and quarter.

Event Planning and Management:

• Coordinate and handle all online meetings and webinars on Zoom, Teams, and other platforms.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person workshops and events, including all hospitality and catering arrangements.
• Execute tasks related to workshops and events as instructed by directors.
• Send reminders and follow-ups before, during, and after workshops and events.

Compliance and Reports:

• Organize and maintain digital filing systems of all processes, policies, and procedures.
• Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Generate and maintain weekly and end-of-month reports.

Accounts and Finance:

• Maintain simple accounting.
• Generate invoices.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Handle fee payments.
• Send payment reminders to clients.

Skills RequiredOrganizational Skills:

• Very organized
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and schedules
• Efficient in maintaining records and reports
• High attention to detail

Communication Skills:

• Proficient in verbal and written communication
• Comfortable using multiple communication channels (phone, email, WhatsApp)
• Effective in educating clients about services and products

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using office software (MS Office, Google Suite)
• Familiarity with AI tools for research and information compilation
• Experience with video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams)
• Basic understanding of accounting software and tools

Customer Service Skills:

• Ability to interact professionally with clients in person and on the phone
• Capability to handle inquiries and provide information effectively

Event Planning and Coordination Skills:

• Ability to plan and coordinate all areas for workshops and events
• Competence in handling hospitality and catering arrangements

Safety and Compliance Skills:

• Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with privacy policies

Administrative Processes:

• Knowledge of standard administrative procedures and practices
• Understanding of customer service principles and practices

Education Domain:

• Basic understanding of music education, teaching methods, and related terminology

Accounting Basics:

• Knowledge of simple accounting principles, invoicing, and fee management

Event Management:

• Familiarity with organizing and managing events, including online meetings and webinars

Do You Have These Qualities?

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in following up on tasks and ensuring accuracy in work
• Time Management: Ability to work efficiently within set timelines
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Initiative in identifying tasks and completing them without constant supervision
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle unexpected tasks and changes in schedule
• Reliability: Dependable in managing daily operations and maintaining communication
• Professionalism: Ability to maintain a professional image when interacting with children, parents, teachers, and school management
• Empathy and Patience: Capability to connect and communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and children, ensuring their safety and well-being

Salary Package & Benefits:

• Industry standard salary package
• Performance-Based Bonuses and increments
• Creative, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Environment
• Work-Life Balance: Offer flexible working hours and remote work options when tasks/situation allow
• Grow with us as we grow as a company and benefit in the long-term success of the organization

Added Advantage:

• Work experience as an admin in a school
• Eager to expand your role and grow into senior admin
• Aware of maintaining CRM, accounts, and working with generative AI
• Start-up experience: Comfortable working in a dynamic start-up environment, adaptable to rapid changes, and able to contribute creatively to problem-solving and process improvement

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree or Higher in Business Administration or a related field
• Equivalent: Diploma or certification in Office Administration
• Workshops in Generative AI
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Suite

If you have the potential and skills to help a business run smoothly and want to exercise all your ideas and learnings professionally, individually, and grow personally, Tāla will be the right fit for you and can offer you these benefits and compensation. We value if you have read till here. It takes effort to write in and we respect that and will consider your application if you apply by submitting the following details to info@talaeducation.com:

• Your updated CV
• A cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you believe you are the right fit for this role
• Three references from your previous managers or directors that you have worked with directly