School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is accepting applications for Certified Music Teachers.

Our District

In the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District, we serve just over 6700 students in 24 schools through a variety of sites located around Shuswap Lake and the North Okanagan. We are known for strong academic achievement, a thriving trades and careers program, and a rich culture of school athletics. The school district supports Indigenous learners from five distinct communities, which include the Adams Lake Band, the Little Shuswap Lake Band, the Neskonlith Band, the Splatsin First Nation, and the Salmon Arm Metis Association. A newly developed Strategic Plan prioritizes a students first focus on success, organizational efficiency, and a culture of health and wellness as our key goals.

Our Communities

With year-round recreational activities in a spectacular natural setting, we offer a small-town atmosphere with big city services. Youll find musical and theatre performances, garden markets, wineries, and opportunities for world class boating, biking, hiking, and golf right outside your door. Add in quick access to larger centers and very affordable housing, and it is clear that the North Okanagan-Shuswap is a truly desirable place to live.Elementary Music teachers provide preparation time for their colleagues, so the exact size of assignments to schools may fluctuate in September depending upon enrollment.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent;

Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;

Orff levels, Kodaly levels or equivalent coursework.

Teachers applying for this position must possess some or all of the following skills: successful experience in Elementary or Secondary Music instruction and/or Middle School Band instruction;

excellent classroom management skills;

evidence of excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills in working with staff, students and parents;

demonstrated ability to use a variety of current instructional strategies and assessment methods;

working knowledge of the renewed curriculum for Arts Education;

commitment to stimulating student interest and confidence in learning;

ability to teach recorder, guitar, band, dance and/or choir;

demonstrated ability to work collegially as part of a school staff;

comfortable planning and executing school-wide concerts and events;

ability to relate effectively to all students;

ability to promote support for a schools Music program;

successful recent experience working with students with special needs in an inclusive environment;

current knowledge of and interest in applications of computer technology in the Music classroom.Please submit resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact our HR Admin Assistant Emily Johnson @ 250-804-7841 or apply@sd83.bc.caWe thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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