Description
POSTED: September 19, 2024
CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2024
COMPETITION: 2024-109
MUSIC AND BAND TEACHER
Part-time (0.6 FTE) position
Chartwell Elementary School
Effective immediately until June 30, 2025
The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant must have:
Trained and have experience delivering a developmental music program for elementary aged children; Orff/Kodaly/arts-infusion/recorder/ukulele are the desired systems.
Experience accompanying and leading choral groups.
Experience in supporting a comprehensive and dynamic Performing Arts program perhaps including dance and the dramatic arts.
Knowledge and experience utilizing an arts integration approach teaching learning outcomes across all curriculum; specifically in the area of integrating Music instruction into STEM related learning (S.T.E.A.M.).
Hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate.
A clear understanding of the developmental stages of elementary aged students and an ability to develop a dynamic, positive learning environment addressing the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group.
Knowledge and willingness to use inquiry-based approach to planning and teaching.
Demonstrated ability and experience to teach, assess and plan a Fine Arts program building on the goals and outcomes of the Ministry Instructional Resource packages; familiarity with the new Arts Education curriculum.
Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability, commitment and drive to work cooperatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting.
Possess excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents.
Knowledge and experience in working with Special Needs students and support staff with a focus on Differentiated Instruction in the classroom and demonstrated ability to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners through a broad array of teaching strategies and differentiated instruction.
Extensive knowledge and experience in the area of Technology and the ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Ability to use formative assessment practices to improve student achievement with emphasis on the Performance Standards.
Effective classroom management style, including an understanding of the PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) philosophy that focuses on structure, mutual respect, natural consequences, consistency and positive reinforcement.
Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of needs.
Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods.
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools.
West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
