0.952 FTE TEMP Music Teacher

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S.D. 83 – District of School No. 83 is seeking a Temporary Music Teacher for Len Wood Middle School and Silver Creek Elementary School.

This is a temporary assignment effective immediately to June 30, 2027 to cover a leave of absence. The role starts as a Priority Music TTOC and may fill other vacancies as needed. The Teacher will cover Elementary Music (K–6), General Music 6 and Band 7/8, across elementary to secondary levels, with preparation for school-wide concerts and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in Middle Music instruction.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Evidence of interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills 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 the Fine Arts.
• Commitment to stimulating student interest in learning.
• Ability to teach ukulele, recorder, guitar, Orff, dance and choir.

Responsibilities

• Fills daily dispatch requests as a Priority Music TTOC across Elementary to Secondary levels.
• Supports music vacancies and short-term vacancies district‑wide.
• Plans and executes school-wide concerts and events.
• Works collegially as part of a school staff.
• Relates effectively to all elementary school students and parents.

Skills

Middle Music instruction

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Instructional strategies

Fine Arts curriculum

Instrument teaching

Education

Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent

BC teaching certificate

Orff or Kodaly levels

Job description

0. 952 FTE Music Teacher at

Len Wood Middle School and Silver Creek Elementary School

This is a temporary assignment effective immediately to June 30, 2027 to cover an upcoming leave of absence.

Prior to the start of the leave, you will work as a Priority Music TTOC. A priority District Music TTOC works as a TTOC filling daily dispatch requests created by absent teachers and when needed, fills short-term vacancies. The teacher is prioritized for music vacancies but will also fill other vacancies when needed. This position requires that successful applicants are available to fill dispatches at all levels and schools throughout the district: Elementary, Middle, Secondary.

This assignment consists of the following: Elementary Music (K–6) , General Music 6 and Band 7/8.

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 should possess the following attributes:

• successful experience in Middle Music 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 the Fine Arts;
• commitment to stimulating student interest and confidence in learning;
• ability to teach ukulele, recorder, guitar, orff, dance and 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 elementary school students;
• ability to promote support for a school's Music program;
• successful recent experience working with students with special needs;
• current knowledge of and interest in applications of computer technology in the Music classroom.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michelle Honcoop, District Vice-Principal of Music at [e-mail]

Deadline date for receipt of application is: 12:00 NOO N, MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2026.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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