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K-3 Core Music Teacher The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, resp…

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K-3 Core Music Teacher The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. THE ROLE: The Core Music Program, based on the Ministry Arts Education curriculum, is taught by itinerant teachers. The Core Music teacher will:Prepare a draft schedule for core music programs in designated schools, after consultation with individual school staffs and administration for approval of administration;Implement the program in keeping with District and Ministry expectations; and,Ensure care, inventory and maintenance of school equipment.MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:A) A valid B.C. Teacher’s Certificate;B) Satisfactory practicum / teaching experience in elementary education (preferably K-4) or other teaching experience deemed to be comparable: andC) Bachelors specialization in music or music education or a Graduate Diploma (PB+15) Program – Elementary Music Specialization. As an alternate to (C) above, the following are viewed as equivalent training: 1.demonstrated ability to read music; and 2. one course with a significant component of Music pedagogy such as SFU – Education 478-4 (Designs for Learning: Music); UVIC – Music 237 (Music in the Elementary School Curriculum); or, UBC equivalent to the above courses; and,3. three university level courses (or the equivalent) from any of the following areas:choirstrings – guitar and/or ukuleleORFF &/or Kodalyrecorderdrumming – Djembe, Taikoequivalent coursework or demonstrated expertise in playing & teaching the playing of a musical instrument.It is preferred that Core Music Teachers possess a specialization in one of the following: Bachelors of Education – Music Education, Graduate Diploma (PB+15) Program – Elementary Music Specialization, or Masters of Educations – Music Education. Ranges for $63,000 to $116,000, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. Note: Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

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• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred