Description
Start date: September 2024
End date: June 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and adaptable Music Teacher/Organist to join our Upper School Music Department. Responsibilities include performing the organ at school assemblies, leading the school choir and one additional instrumental ensemble, and teaching music theory to students in grades 8 through 10.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Academic
Prepare and implement course objectives, lesson plans, outlines and assessment pieces for course of study following IB and College guideline;
Employ best practices for teaching music students at the high school level, including inquiry and problem-based learning, scaffolding, book-ending, frequent review and feedback, and differentiated instruction;
Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom and in rehearsals;
Establish a positive and aspiring classroom and/or rehearsal environment that best enables a diverse group of students to flourish, and recognizes the differing needs of students on the basis of their linguistic, historical, cultural and socio-economic experiences;
Communicate regularly on student progress with faculty, administrators and parents;
Use technology in the classroom and delivering remote learning to enhance learning and support student organization and planning;
Collaboratively create engaging assessments to evaluate students’ progress, and provide meaningful feedback to students, in their journey towards continuous growth;
Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and strategies and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies and various professional development opportunities.
Advising
Actively engage with students in their advising group in order to know them and support their growth in academics, co-curricular and social emotional wellbeing;
Know the academic, physical and personal profiles of each advisee; student in the advising group;
Emulate the values of the College-Learning, Community, Wellbeing, Service and Pluralism;
Be an effective link between the school and families on both academic and non-academic matters by carrying out Adviser duties.
Meet with advisees during advising sessions and deliver the advising curriculum;
Write advising comments on reports and communicate formally and informally with parents of advisees in person, email and via telephone.
Co-Curricular
Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm, instrumental wind groups that include Concert Bands and Jazz Ensembles.
Actively participate in the life of the school including, but not limited to graduation, school dances and other extracurricular community events as required.
Job Requirements
Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
Collaborative, energetic disposition with demonstrated creativity and passion for working with students;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration and parents;
Exemplary communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills;
Willingness to adapt and change based on the unique and diverse needs of the students;
Commitment to honesty, justice, fairness and equity;
Concern for the whole student, not just academics;
Effective team member;
Strong attention to detail, organization and planning;
Invest in personal development and strive to grow professionally;
Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners;
Display humility and empathy, and recognize their ability to positively influence change; Embraces the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in their local and global communities;
Commitment to a learning and working environment that is safe, healthy, meaningful, engaging and supportive;
Committed to teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect and a fundamental belief in our Vision, Mission and Values;
University Major in Subject of Expertise is preferred;
Relevant teaching or related work experience;
Experience with the MYP and/or International Baccalaureate program an asset;
Strong knowledge of educational pedagogies with nuanced thinking about the educational and instructional program including but not limited to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Pedagogy an asset.
What We Offer
Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops, networking sessions, a leadership program, and visiting experts and scholars;
Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;
Pension plan, generous vacation time, self-funded sabbaticals, parental leave top-up;
Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health, including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;
Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;
Social events for colleagues and their families;
Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;
Free on-campus parking.
About UCC
Upper Canada College is a place where tradition, excellence and innovation meet. At UCC faculty and staff thrive for many reasons: our dynamic, supportive environment; cutting-edge facilities; diverse and collaborative community; and competitive compensation and benefits. Surrounded by expert educators, dedicated students and a network of learning partners and resources, you’ll be inspired to explore your passions and be your best. Your work fosters the development of graduates who think critically, solve complex problems and lead lives of impact.
At UCC we are grounded in our mission to provide transformational learning opportunities and our values of learning, service, community, pluralism and wellbeing.
UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. UCC embraces pluralism - celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives. If you are contacted regarding a UCC opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodations.
Please apply on ADP by August 27, 2024 3:00pm. We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
