Description
The Vancouver Board of Education (VSB) welcomes applications for the position of:
Music Prep Teacher at McBride Elementary
Continuing part-time with benefits (FTE 0.7517)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurday-all day
Friday-a.m. only
Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position
THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/
SCHOOL PROFILE:
McBride is K-7 school with approximately 330 students in 14 divisions. Our student population represents the
richness and diversity of our community and includes English Language Learners, students with Special Education
designations and Indigenous Learners. English is the predominate language spoken by students with many students
speaking an additional language in their home. At McBride there is strong support for collaboration across grades,
as well as a number of extra-curricular sports and enrichment opportunities offered. McBride has an active parent
community who support the school, classrooms and community at large. As a school community, we are working
to improve student achievement in literacy and numeracy, physical and mental well-being, and belonging.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education
Undergraduate Music training and/or experience is required
BC Teaching Certificate (TRB)
Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)
Your application must include the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume ( Teaching and Non-Teaching Work Experience)
Academic Transcripts
Reports/Evaluations (not lesson observations):
Recent Graduates require final Practicum Reports
Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation within the past 8 years
At least 3 Professional References -email and phone numbers
Recent Graduates : Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and your most recent employer.
Experienced Teachers: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)
** We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references**
TRB (Teacher Regulation Branch) Status:
If your application is in process please provide a screen shot of the application, including the drop down menu of outstanding documents
Due to the confidentiality of the interview process, we do not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.
If we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information we will contact you directly.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Register at http://www.makeafuture.ca/
2. Create a profile under the Category "Teachers, Principals & Superintendents"
3. Click on Job Postings, click Search, and select a job that you are qualified for
4. Answer ALL job posting questions then Apply
5. Upload ALL supporting documents
6. Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email from Make a Future
*The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
