Junior School Music Teacher

Junior School Music Teacher
Full-Time - Permanent
Commencing end of August

Annual Salary Range: $69, - $, (depending on qualifications and years of experience)

For over years, The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) has been a beacon of empowerment, shaping talented girls into fearless women ready to conquer the world with intellectual curiosity, agility, and compassion. Our mission is to inspire girls to be fearless leaders, fostering confidence and independent voices.

The arts at BSS are integral to how our students learn about themselves and the world around them. In our Junior School, the students from JK to Grade 5 learn vocal and percussion skills with a focus on rhythmic movement and songs. Grade 6 introduces instrumental music with ukulele, band, and strings. The Junior Choir and optional Fun Plus program offer opportunities for vocal, musical theatre and dance performances that foster an understanding of musical concepts, technique, composition and performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Teaches general music class to JK to Grade 4 and grade 5 and 6 band
• Participate in co-curricular - Grade 4 to 6 choir and an after school choir
• Prepare lesson plans, outlines and assessments using inquiry and problem-based learning that engages students, challenges them, and meets the subject-specific outcomes and expectations
• Initiates, coordinates and/or co-constructs performance opportunities including showcase for the community, chapels and assemblies
• Ability to differentiate lesson plans based on the needs of your students
• Ensures the curriculum is aligned with Ministry of Education expectations, and with the BSS Culture of Powerful Learning
• Make contributions that productively support the overall well-being and growth of students
• Incorporates technology in the music classes (i.e. GarageBand, iMovie, midi keyboards, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with parents about all aspects of the overall program and the individual learning of each student

Who You Are:

• Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate preferably Vocal Music, Instrumental
• Are qualified to each in Junior/Intermediate
• Familiarity and or knowledge of the Kodály method
• Familiarity with Orff (Karl Orff)
• 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

Why Work at BSS?
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
• Lunch provided every day!
• Use of on-site fitness center
• Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

BSS Values Diversity
BSS is to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit ourApply Now.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at --, ext. or by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.