Elementary Music Teacher

<p>It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.  The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada).  Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.  There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).  Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff.  We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"> The Central Okanagan School District No. 23 (Kelowna, B.C.) is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for <strong style="text-align: justify">Full </strong> and <strong style="text-align: justify">Part-Time </strong> temporary contracts, and <strong style="text-align: justify">Teacher </strong> <strong style="text-align: justify">Teaching on Call </strong> positions in elementary music.  Applicants must also be prepared to assume other teaching responsibilities in the core and/or elective areas commensurate with qualifications, experience and interests.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong style="text-align: left">Applicants must </strong>:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc"> <li>have training and/or experience as a music and/or band teacher;</li> <li>possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate;</li> <li>be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;</li> <li>be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: disc"> <li>be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;</li> <li>be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals;</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify"> <strong style="text-align: left">Preference will be given to those applicants who </strong>:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc"> <li>have two years of successful classroom teaching experience in concert band, jazz band, choral, and other music programs;</li> <li>have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;</li> <li>have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.:  differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As and Of Learning);</li> <li>have a strong interest in innovation and inquiry;</li> <li>have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)</li> </ul> <p>The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Please contact Monique West at <a href="mailto://Monique.West@sd23.bc.ca" style="text-align: start">Monique.West@sd23.bc.ca</a> to inform her of your completed application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"></p> <p> </p>