Middle School Music/Band Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC/BAND TEACHER (1.0 FTE CONTRACT POSITION)

Beginning August 2024

VISION: A thriving Christian learning community serving together to empower students to have impact in a changing world.

Langley Christian School is accepting applications for a Middle School Music and Band teacher to start in August 2024.

The Middle School Music/Band Teacher will teach Band in grades 6-8.  This middle school Music/Band Teacher will collaborate with the High School Music Teacher/Performing Arts Coordinator to build and maintain our comprehensive Music Education program, which includes: Concert Bands, Jazz Bands/Combos, Touring Ensembles, Pep Bands, Middle School Honour Band, Middle School Contemporary Music Bands (Worship Teams), as well as exploratory music modules (Music Tech, Popular Music Instruments/Percussion options, etc.). The position may involve some team teaching with the high school music teacher in ensemble classes.

WHO ARE WE?

LCS is a growing, inspiring and purpose-driven Christian teaching and learning community striving to deliver the best instruction and high-quality, transformative educational programming for Pre-K to Grade 12 students. We aim to design experiences that produce graduates who are well equipped in faith, knowledge, competencies and character to transform lives through service and their gifts and who will go on from here to live a life of impact and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

Our community includes 1200+ students and 170+ staff on three campuses in one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, located a short distance from Vancouver in the heart of the Fraser Valley. Founded with a rich 65-year history, today, our families and students represent 113 churches and the diversity of our changing community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation model ($62,353 – $96,956), based on education and experience
• Comprehensive extended health and dental plan
• Life & disability insurance
• Preparation and collaborative learning time so teachers can fully engage in the life of the school

PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MUSIC/ARTS COORDINATOR INCLUDE:

• Plan and prepare lessons that support the BC music curriculum and LCS as well as Music Department policies
• Engage students with creative instruction so as to inspire a love and appreciation of music
• Teach an ADST (Music Technology) module in Music Explorations
• Offer extracurricular clubs such as Worship Club, Jazz Ensemble, and Honour Band
• Proactively communicate and proactively collaborate with administration, staff, and parents
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement, providing individualized feedback and written reports
• Coordinate school performances for the community and LCS supporters
• Plan experiential learning opportunities such as festival performances, music field trips, and a  grade 8 band trip

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC Teaching Certification or Eligible for BC Teaching/B.C. Independent Schools Teaching Certification
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music or a Major in Music Education
• Strong skills in classroom management and meeting the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to play brass and woodwind instruments proficiently
• Understanding of percussion and drum pedagogy is an asset
• Experience with organizing and leading community performances
• Demonstrable knowledge of music curriculum and the ability to implement it with success
• Ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Confident in leading and inspiring a classroom of music students
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Able to thrive working in a team environment
• Evidence of purpose and identity built on Biblical principles and participation in a local Christian church community

Interested applicants are invited to forward inquiries and supporting documents to: careers@langleychristian.com

• Pastoral reference letter or statement of faith
• Copies of relevant training and certifications
• Two professional references, preferably from supervisors who have recently observed your teaching

Posting is open until filled.