Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a skilled and experienced person to join our team as a temporary Music Teacher (0.4 FTE) , at Ecole Quarterway Elementary School, from September 8, 2026, to June 29, 2027 . Where the ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, as well as familiar with UDL and Differentiated Instruction in music and band.

Join Our Team

NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; supporting the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at www.sd68.bc.ca .

About the Role

Elementary Teachers as employees carry out educational tasks such as establishing learning objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve such objectives, identifying educational needs, developing educational programs and activities, as well as teaching and instructing students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Elementary school teachers perform some or all the following duties:

• Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum.
• Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio visual presentations and field trips.
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development, and their school readiness.
• Assess students and evaluate results.
• Discuss results with students, parents and school officials.
• Identify children's individual learning needs.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• May be expected to supervise educational assistants and student teachers.
• Elementary school may specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Certified through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Successful classroom teacher experience and/or student teaching experience in an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work with colleagues and students in knowledge producing and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain skills through professional learning.

Assignment:   Temporary (0.4 FTE) from September 8, 2026, to June 29, 2027.

Salary: $62,657 - $113,004 per annum

Location: Ecole Quarterway Elementary School

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details.  Applications should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable certificates and degrees etc. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting. 

Please note: Shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis while the posting is open; with the posting remaining open until the position is filled.

Only those being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.