IB Performing Arts Teacher (K-5)

Temporary

Internal/External Posting

Posting Date: September 12, 2025

Closing Date: September 27, 2025

Posting # 2025061

Hours

0.48 FTE projected, dependent on Enrollment

Beginning October 2025 to June 2026

Salary

Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).

This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association.

All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

The Performing Arts Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering the K–5 Performing Arts curriculum, including choir, drama, dance, and musical theatre, in alignment with Ministry requirements, IB Programme requirements, and the School’s strategic goals. This role involves using inquiry- and experiential-based teaching approaches, supporting student learning both in and outside the classroom, and fostering competence and confidence in all learners. The position requires collaboration with colleagues on performances, events, and cross-curricular projects, as well as leadership in the annual Senior School Musical. Additional responsibilities include curriculum planning, assessment, reporting, sourcing materials, participating in school events, and contributing to the broader life of the school community.

Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests.

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Trust

• Service Orientation

• Adaptability

• Innovation

• Resilience

• Professional Knowledge

• Communication & Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and delivering the Performing Arts curriculum, including choir, drama, dance, and musical theatre, to students currently in Grades K- 5.

• Employing teaching approaches rooted in inquiry and experiential learning.

• Providing many and varied opportunities for students to instill competence and confidence.

• Providing support for students outside of class time, including offering open times for independent work.

• Collaborating with the Fine and Performing Arts Team in the planning, coordination, and showcasing of events, with the inclusion of choral and dramatic art elements.

• Support in the preparation, planning, and presentation of the annual Senior School Musical in May.

• Collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines to share ideas and identify opportunities for cross-curricular, cross-grade activities.

• Collaborating in the work of the department on curricular development, pedagogy, and assessment.

• Identifying, sourcing, and ordering supplies for the Performing Arts program.

• Attending regular staff meetings and school-required meetings and events.

• Preparing formal written reports for students and regularly communicating with parents.

• Active participation in the full life of the school and community, including attending school functions, and all events related to reporting and assessment.

• Available to attend meetings with parents and colleagues to support the needs of the students in classes.

• Playing a full and active role in all areas of school life, including attending school functions as required.

• Performing other duties and assuming accountabilities as required.

• Awareness and understanding of the social/emotional needs of girls.

• Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Required Education & Experience

• Current and Valid Teacher certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.

• Undergraduate degree in Performing Arts.

• Familiarity and understanding of the B.C. Fine Arts Curriculum.

• Familiarity and experience within an IB Diploma Programme setting, with a willingness to participate in related IB training, is an asset.

• A minimum of five years ‘experience teaching Performing Arts.

• Experience teaching using a variety of strategies to meet the individual needs of students.

• Experience teaching ELL learners at the secondary level or in a college setting is an asset.

• Experience in stagecraft and set design.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity working in an inquiry-focused setting and incorporating 21st Century teaching strategies.

• Strong assessment practices that reflect multiple ways of learning.

• Demonstrated use of technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of how girls learn best.

• Passion for helping students explore their creativity through the arts.

• Familiar with a variety of teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

• Actively supporting the vision, mission, and values of St. Margaret’s School.

• Embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

• Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.

• Ability to work harmoniously and collaboratively as part of a team, engaging in dialogue about instructional practices with peers.

• Willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the student experience and life of the school beyond the academic day, including active participation in academic enrichment and extra-curricular programs.

Valued Benefits

A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.

St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources careers@stmarg.ca.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by Sept 27, 2025.

Questions email careers@stmarg.ca