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Elementary Music Teacher

Central Okanagan – School District #23

Kelowna, B.C.

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER

The Central Okanagan School District No. 23 (Kelowna, B.C.) is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for Full and Part-Time temporary contracts, and Teacher Teaching on Call positions in elementary music. Applicants must also be prepared to assume other teaching responsibilities in the core and/or elective areas commensurate with qualifications, experience and interests.

Applicants must:

  • have training and/or experience as a music and/or band teacher;
  • possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate;
  • be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;
  • be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan
  • be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;
  • be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals;

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

  • have two years of successful classroom teaching experience in concert band, jazz band, choral, and other music programs;
  • have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;
  • have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As and Of Learning);
  • have a strong interest in innovation and inquiry;
  • have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please contact Monique West at to inform her of your completed application.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
  • Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
  • Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
  • A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.

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What you’ll do

Teach elementary music and/or band.. Assume additional core or elective teaching responsibilities as appropriate to qualifications, experience, and interests.. Implement British Columbia's Education Plan and Redesigned Curriculum in a collaborative team environment.. Participate in the school-level Collaborative Model of Support and district Strategic Plan.. Use technology for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction, and reporting.. Work positively toward fulfilling school and district goals.. Provide differentiated and inclusive learning opportunities for students.

What you’ll need

Training and/or experience as a music and/or band teacher.. British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.. Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.. Willingness to implement British Columbia's Education Plan and Redesigned Curriculum.. Willingness to participate in school and district initiatives.. Two years of successful classroom teaching experience in concert band, jazz band, choral, or other music programs preferred.. Experience with differentiated and inclusive learning opportunities preferred.. Training or experience with Quality Assessment practices preferred.. Strong interest in innovation and inquiry preferred.

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