Description
0.400 FTE District K-5 Music Teacher
Armstrong Elementary School
This is a temporary assignment effective September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 or to return of teacher to full contractual FTE whichever comes first.
The schedule will be determined in consultation with the principal.
Music teachers in School District No. 83 are employees of the District Music Department and are assigned as needed within the district. Elementary Music teachers provide preparation time for their colleagues, so the exact size of assignments to schools may fluctuate in September depending upon enrolment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent;
- Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;
- Orff levels, Kodaly levels or equivalent coursework.
Teachers applying for this position should possess the following attributes:
- successful experience in Elementary Music instruction;
- excellent classroom management skills;
- evidence of excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills in working with staff, students and parents;
- demonstrated ability to use a variety of current instructional strategies and assessment methods;
- working knowledge of the renewed curriculum for the Fine Arts;
- commitment to stimulating student interest and confidence in learning;
- ability to teach ukulele, recorder, guitar, orff, dance and choir;
- demonstrated ability to work collegially as part of a school staff;
- comfortable planning and executing school-wide concerts and events;
- ability to relate effectively to all elementary school students;
- ability to promote support for a school’s Music program;
- successful recent experience working with students with special needs;
- current knowledge of and interest in applications of computer technology in the Music classroom.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Val Edgell Principal, Armstrong Elementary at (250) 546-8778 or Michelle Reed, at .
How to Apply
Please submit resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact our HR Admin Assistant Emily Johnson @ 250-804-7841 or apply@sd83.bc.ca
Deadline date for receipt of application is: 12:00 NOON, FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2025.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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