Music Teacher

Job Details

Hiring Organization	The Bishop Strachan School
Post Name	Music Teacher
Qualification	Any Graduate
Industry	Private
Employment Type	Full Time
Work Hours	8 Hours
Salary	CAD 30 To CAD 35 Per Hour
Location	Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4B 1B3

Job Description

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Performing Arts Department Head and the Vice Principal, Junior School, the Music Teacher works with faculty and students to help them further develop their vocal and instrumental music skills, and prepare for school performances. The Music Teacher will teach Vocal to the Grade 9s and 10s and will also be responsible for instrumental music lessons with the Grades 5s and 6s.

Specific Accountabilities

Teaches Grade 5 & 6 vocal and instrumental music skills, for example, percussion and keyboard, etc.
Incorporates technology into Junior School music classes (i.e. GarageBand, iMovie, midi keyboards, etc.)
Teaches Grade 9 /10 vocals
Ensures the curriculum is aligned with Ministry of Education expectations, and with the BSS Culture of Powerful Learning
Initiates, coordinates, and/or co-constructs performance opportunities including showcase for the community, chapels, and assemblies
Supports the Senior School Chapel Music program
Co-curricular activities
Senior Choir, Chamber Choir
Concerts and rehearsals
Performing Arts Administration
Finance (invoicing)
Concert administration
Communication (myBSS & Brightspace)
Support of individual and small groups of students requiring differentiated instruction across all subject areas
Documentation and reporting of student learning
Teaching coverage and assigned duties, as needed, within various grade levels to ensure continuity for students when colleagues are away
Professional learning, faculty meetings, curricular initiatives
Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into all processes and practice

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate
Accomplished vocal musician and performance experience in a school or community setting
A passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice
Strong technology skills and proficiency in Google Suite
Commitment to, and passion for, furthering the work of the school, an Inquiry-based approach to learning, and girls’ education
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families, and with teachers
Commitment to participate as a collaborative member in all aspects of the school and in school life
A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning
Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness, as well as a readiness to accept and respect others
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment for your students, families, and your colleagues.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core and Leadership Competencies at BSS: