Music and Band Teacher; FTE - West Bay

2025 - 139 - Music and Band Teacher (1.0 FTE) - West Bay

Join to apply for the 2025 – 139 – Music and Band Teacher (1.0 FTE) – West Bay role at School District No 45 (West Vancouver)

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 30th, 2026 (or the return of the absent teacher).

A full‑time temporary position is available covering a teacher on a leave of absence. 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 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.

• 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.

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

We thank all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.