The Performing Arts Department at Collingwood School seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, Instrumental Music (Band) teacher for the Grade 8 to 12 Instrumental Program for September 2016. Subjects to be taught include Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Orchestra and broad based ensembles. Keyboard skills would be an asset – but are not essential.
The successful candidate will be the instrumental teacher in an established, multiple award winning program and someone who has experience with, or is willing to learn, how to collaboratively develop our new professional recording studio. He/she will provide an integral, sequential music experience from upper middle school into the senior grades. This team player will be a crucial member of a dynamic Performing Arts program that includes instrumental music, choir, drama and dance.
It is expected that this educator, along with his/her colleagues, would be involved with a yearly musical production, co-curricular jazz groups, broad-based and modern music ensembles, and student musical tours.
Collingwood School in West Vancouver is a vibrant, co-educational independent school, nestled among the beautiful North Shore mountains. The school- the largest independent school in Canada - is particularly noted for its "four strands" approach. Through involvement in the four realms of academics, arts, athletics and service, students develop as fully rounded individuals, able to thrive in the twenty first century world.
Potential candidates must be certified, or be in the process of becoming certified, by the British Columbia Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch.
Letters of application, accompanied by a resume, and the names of three referees, should be received through Simplication by April 22, 2016.
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Inquires about the position can be directed to David Buchan david.buchan@collingwood.org.
Inquires about the application process can be directed to Debbie Taylor debbie.taylor@collingwood.org *** Only those selected for interview will be contacted ***