Music Teacher

MUSIC TEACHER

St. Clement’s School is currently looking for a qualified Music Teacher to join our School on a contract basis from January 22, 2024, to the end of the 2023-2024 School year.

The Music Teacher (“Teacher”) is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. The Teacher is responsible for teaching Upper School (Grades 7-12) Music, including planning, preparing and implementing best practices in the area of teaching Music. The Music Teacher will teach the sequential skills, content, and attitudes necessary to develop a musically literate student body through exposure, education, and enrichment opportunities in Music. The Teacher will also participate actively in staff, department, and professional development meetings and other activities related to School life. The incumbent will also participate in and support LINCWell initiatives and implement best practices to meet the individual needs of our students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan for and teach Music for Upper School students and any additional courses assigned;
Design and develop unit plans to deliver a curriculum that is challenging, creative, and that creates interdisciplinary connections;
Support, supervise, and assess students and report on individual student achievement;
Lead a band at varied levels of competency and instrumentals for school productions;
Use technology to enhance learning in the classroom;
Provide and manage a safe, positive learning environment for students to foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning;
Support families with open, ongoing communication about student progress;
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and grades;
Participate in department meetings and Professional Development days;
Fully participate and engage in the life of the School;
Organize and/or participate in co-curricular trips and activities, which may fall before and after school hours and on weekends; and
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Honours preferred;
A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT required, qualified to teach Intermediate/Senior Instrumental Music;
Proficient in at least one instrument, with a solid foundation in Music Theory;
Experience and comfort in providing rich inquiry-based learning opportunities;
Culturally competent educator with a demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression education;
Demonstrated ability to use and integrate technology to enhance learning;
Excellent classroom management, organizational, and planning skills and experience in differentiating instruction;
Commitment to girls’ education and knowledge of girls’ developmental, educational, and social-emotional needs;
A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students’ love of learning;
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work and plan in close collaboration with all constituents including colleagues, parents, and students;
Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life;
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity; and
Clear criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.

DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

St. Clement’s School is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value each community member’s identity and well-being. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences, and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.

St. Clement’s is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation please advise us during our initial conversation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Founded in 1901, St. Clement’s School is one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. We’re a close-knit, dynamic community of approximately 470 students from Grade 1-12 who live, learn and grow together under one roof. St. Clement’s is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. At SCS, every student is known and valued.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. We support and encourage ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. To learn more about SCS and our career opportunities, please visit our website at https://www.scs.on.ca/about-scs/careers/.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting an application at http://stclements.simplication.com/ including a resume and cover letter by December 8, 2023.

Thank you for your interest in St. Clement’s School!

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