Music Specialist Teacher

Junior School 

Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Continuing contract, starting August 2024 

 

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school. All staff contribute towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors. On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

 

About This Role:

York House School is inviting applications from creative and qualified Band and Choral teachers committed to providing an exceptional 21st century learning environment for our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in instructional and assessment practices, and a passion for teaching. This individual will have opportunities to be involved in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that enhance students’ experiences at school. This teaching position involves teaching Music and Band in the Junior, which entails early morning starts. 

 

Qualifications:

• Strong Piano skills are preferred
• Bachelor of Music or Music Education degree or academic equivalent preferred
• Major concentration in music education in instrumental instruction is an asset
• Coursework and/or knowledge of strategies for instruction in electronic music
• Music education teaching methodology courses in the relevant areas; Or Training is preferable
• Experience in teaching instrumental music and choral programs is an asset
  coursework and/or knowledge of choral music instruction for young and intermediate voices
• British Columbia Teachers’ certification or equivalent
• Independent School experience is an asset
• Coaching and/or extra-curricular experience is an asset

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of British Columbia Curriculum and pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience of implementing a strong instrumental and choral music program
• Strong knowledge of instrument-specific teaching methods and conduction
• Passion for increasing knowledge of musical styles and technique
• Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning, developing critical 21st-century global capacities
• Demonstrated experience as an inspiring, innovative and enthusiastic educator
• Collaborative and flexible, supportive and effective team-player
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
• Experience with using Understanding by Design as a framework to teach for deeper understanding
• Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach
• Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

 

Faculty at York House are provided the following:

• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
• Access to exceptional resources
• A robust peer Mentorship Program

 

Review our Careers Page for more information about benefits and programs for staff.

Please apply online here.

 

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. All employees of YHS must be able to provide a passed vulnerable sector screening criminal record report. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation is based on qualifications and teaching experience per the salary grid in the Collective Agreement with BCGEU

 

About York House School 

York House School, located in the heart of Vancouver, is one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Founded in 1932 by seven progressive and insightful women, York House provides an outstanding education for approximately 650 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. For more information about York House School, please visit our website at yorkhouse.ca.