IB Performing Arts BandChoir Teacher
IB Performing Arts BandChoir Teacher
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Job Description
IB Performing Arts (Band/Choir) Teacher
Regular
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: April 18 2025
Closing Date: May 4 2025
Posting #
Hours
0.90 to 1.0 FTE projected dependent on Enrollment
Salary
Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).
This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association.
All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teachers Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margarets School (SMS) is Western Canadas only girlcentered independent day and boarding school located in Victoria British Columbia Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations Songhees Nations and WSNE Nations. Founded in 1908 SMS is an international centre for girlcentered learning and leadership development providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 712. St. Margarets School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Reporting to the Vice Principal MYP & DP this role involves teaching instrumental music within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) as well as grades 11 and 12 band programmes. The ideal candidate is passionate about music education embraces inquirybased learning and is committed to nurturing the creative and personal development of students. The Performing Arts teacher is excited to lead a significant program of the school by exuding and inspiring a love of music across the entire community. This includes building and implementing an ambitious vision of music as reflected by robust participation in all areas of the program. Within the classroom the Performing Arts Teacher fosters a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration risktaking and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. The position requires strong pedagogical skills experience with a variety of music ensembles and a deep understanding of the IB philosophy and learnercentered teaching.
Our schools motto service with love embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS teachers are required to participate in the extracurricular life of the school thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills talents and interests.
Core Competencies
- Integrity & Trust
- Service Orientation
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Professional Knowledge
- Communication & Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and deliver the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the grades 11 and 12 instrumental and choir programmes with fidelity to IB learning outcomes and approaches to teaching and learning.
- Design and deliver authentic performance opportunities for students including solo and ensemble settings.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary planning connecting music learning to themes by collaborating with both homeroom and specialist teachers incorporating crosscurricular elements into lessons.
- Develop and deliver engaging inquirybased instrumental and Choral lessons that integrate creative expression fostering student agency and creativity through improvisation composition and collaborative performances.
- Collaborate regularly with colleagues to develop cohesive units of inquiry and crossgrade musical projects.
- Contribute to the IB curriculum planning including designing units identifying relevant MYP criteria and BC learning outcomes and writing unit reflections.
- Provide expert musical guidance coaching and feedback to ensure students achieve their full potential.
- Design and implement comprehensive instrumental and choral programmes that caters to the needs andabilities of our students.
- Collaborating with the Fine and Performing Arts Team in the planning coordination and showcasing of events.
- Provide ongoing and varied assessments to support student growth including both formative and summative evaluations.
- Analyze student data to inform instruction and prepare clear meaningful report card comments that include strengths focus areas and next steps for learning.
- Foster a safe organized and inclusive classroom environment that supports exploration discovery and mutual respect.
- Prepare and communicate formal written student reports and maintain regular informal communication with parents.
- Attend and participate in school events including Meet the Teacher Evenings ParentTeacher Interviews concerts and special assemblies.
- Be available for parent meetings and student support conferences to collaborate on academic and socialemotional needs.
- Maintain a professional and collaborative approach in all interactions with students colleagues administrators and families.
Required Education & Experience
- Current and valid teaching certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
- Bachelor of Education degree with an undergraduate degree in Music Education or a Music degree with teaching credentials.
- Certification and experience to teach in an IB Middle Years Program and a Diploma Years Program setting
- Minimum of 35 years of experience teaching beginner and intermediate band and choir at the middle and senior school levels.
- Experience in planning and facilitating schoolwide events musical performances and assemblies supporting student participation in concerts and celebrations.
- Expose students to diverse musical traditions and genres promoting cultural appreciation and global awareness.
- Collaborate with the school community and external partners to enrich the Performing Arts program through guest musicians field trips and special projects.
- Adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of all learners by using various instructional strategies and scaffolding techniques.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Familiarity with the IB MYP & DP framework including its philosophy assessment practices and learner profile attributes.
- Proficient in current pedagogical practices to include differentiated instruction and individual skill development.
- Specialization in band and vocal pedagogy including proficiency across all primary band instruments.
- Demonstrated experience leading choirs or vocal ensembles.
- Superior communication organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.
- A clear understanding of Fine Arts IRPs Ministryapproved resources and current curriculum standards
- Awareness of learning styles and developmental needs of girls and young women.
- Ability to establish good relationships and interact positively with all staff faculty and students.
- Positive role model to all members of the St. Margarets community.
- Actively support the vision mission and values of our school.
Work Conditions
- Instructional hours will follow a structured timetable.
- Fastpaced collaborative school environment with frequent events and performances.
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential in supporting the holistic and creative needs of students.
Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margarets School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus with access to rapid transit onsite gym and other amenities.
St. Margarets School emphasizes a dedication to equity diversity and inclusion across living learning and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers the institution is committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support technical aids or accommodations are encouraged to contact Human Resources .
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including a covering letter curriculum vitae and professional references through Bamboo HR by May 4 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
