Job Description

POSTED:

September

19,

2025

CLOSING

DATE:

1:00pm

on

September

26,

2025

COMPETITION:

2025-125

MUSIC

AND

BAND

TEACHER

Full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary position


0.86 FTE Intermediate Music; 0.14 FTE Grade 6-7 Band West Bay IB World School


Effective immediately until June 30, 2026







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.

Required

Qualifications

and

Experience

A full-time temporary position is available covering a teacher on a leave of absence. Overall, the successful candidate will exhibit:


The proven ability to plan, organize, manage and teach all aspects of an elementary band
program.
Familiarity with B.C. Music curriculum and standards. Experience with the use of inquiry based teaching models. A proven ability and commitment to working cooperatively and effectively with students, parents and educators in a dynamic environment. Skills in meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners, including ELL and students and neurodiverse students. Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies that support self-regulation.
In particular, the successful candidate must have proven skill and experience in:
The ability to interpret, read, and manipulate elementary concert band music. Focused rehearsal techniques that successfully lead students through scheduled performances in
front of a range of audiences.
Building community connections to enhance students' exposure to and involvement in the tenants of music. Collaborating, teaching, and learning through digital resources to nurture and develop music environments that cultivate student creativity and passions
*Candidates

applying

for

this

position

must

have

a

high

level

of

training

in

the

field

of

music,

including:

A Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Music;
Musical performance experience; Professional level facility on one or more harmonic and/or melodic concert band and/or popular instrument(s); Strong knowledge of proper vocal/choral sound reproduction; Background with all concert band instrumentation including instrument range, key, and transposition; The ability to arrange, manipulate, and compose harmonic and melodic content based on popular lead sheets; A working knowledge of vocal production. Hold a valid teaching certificate and be a member in good standing with the Teachers' Regulation Branch

Why

West

Vancouver

Schools?

West Vancouver Schools has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation Join a team that aspires to provide the finest educational experience in the country Employee growth takes high priority Various professional development opportunities Comprehensive extended health and dental plan Overall employee wellness initiatives

How

to

Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools.

We

thank

all

interested

applicants;

however,

only

short

listed

candidates

will

be

contacted.