Cello & Ensemble Teacher

Job summary

Teach the Waldorf music curriculum to students in Grades 4-8 and lead ensemble instruction. Responsibilities include report writing, parent meetings, recess supervision, and participating in faculty meetings and school events.

Job details

Opening Statement The Vancouver Waldorf School, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking a Cello Teacher for a temporary, part-time position. The available position will commence immediately. The conditions of this position may be modified to fit the right candidate. Essential Job Duties The applicant must have a Degree in Music and be able to acquire a BC Teaching Certificate upon hire. Waldorf teaching experience is preferred, and the applicant will be expected to prepare lesson plans per the Waldorf and BC Ministry of Education curriculums. The applicant must have strong classroom management skills and the ability to work with children with a range of abilities across different age groups. In addition to teaching the Waldorf school music curriculum to students in Grades 4-8, other duties will include: report writing and parent meetings evaluation of student progress, oral and written report writing and parent meetings parent interaction recess supervision committee work attendance at department and faculty meetings, concerts, and school-specific events regular professional development sessions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Music BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify Waldorf Training Certificate or willingness to begin training within two years of hire Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf education Waldorf teaching experience an asset Employment Details Location of work: North Vancouver, BC Contact Information: 604-985-7435; hrc@vws.ca Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary Salary: $36,945 to $66,137/year prorated to FTE (0.46) based on experience and credentials Benefits: Extended medical and dental after 3 months of employment; pension match after 1 year. Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Benefits Dental care Extended health care Vision care Work Location: In person To Apply Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to hrc@vws.ca

What you’ll do

Teach the Waldorf music curriculum to students in Grades 4-8 and lead ensemble instruction. Responsibilities include report writing, parent meetings, recess supervision, and participating in faculty meetings and school events.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Music and be eligible for a BC Teaching Certificate. Experience or training in Waldorf education is preferred.

Benefits

• Extended Medical
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Pension Match

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cello Teaching
• Ensemble Instruction
• Classroom Management
• Lesson Planning
• Student Evaluation
• Parent Communication
• Waldorf Education
• Music Curriculum Development

Job areas

• Education
• Art & Design

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