ELEMENTARY TEACHER- MUSIC
About the role
TEMPORARY- FULL TIME AND PART TIME - ASAP TO JUNE 30, 2026 The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days and providing professional development workshops.
Burnaby School District invites applications from qualified ELEMENTARY TEACHERS – MUSIC for Full time and Part time positions. These positions are effective immediately to June 30, 2026. Required TEACHER Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent in an appropriate field of study;
- Relevant methodology courses
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate
- Knowledge of a broad range of effective instructional strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of all students;
- Knowledge of consultative and collaborative strategies; and
- Recent, successful, substantive teaching or practicum experience in the relevant grade level
Required MUSIC Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Music, Music Education degree or academic equivalent
- A major concentration in music education in an applicable area such as Orff (Level II) or Kodaly
- Course work and/or knowledge of choral music instruction for young voices
- A Music education teaching methodology course(s) in the relevant areas
Application Details If you have the following qualifications, and are an advocate for public education, we welcome your application, please provide: cover letter, resume, a copy of your BC Teachers’ Certificate (TRB), a copy of your transcripts, a copy of your final practicum report, and a statement of your philosophy to or . Please send your application as one PDF.
Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities. Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
About Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia.
Our Vision
A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship
Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement
Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months.
Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners.
Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER- MUSIC
About the role
TEMPORARY- FULL TIME AND PART TIME - ASAP TO JUNE 30, 2026 The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days and providing professional development workshops.
Burnaby School District invites applications from qualified ELEMENTARY TEACHERS – MUSIC for Full time and Part time positions. These positions are effective immediately to June 30, 2026. Required TEACHER Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent in an appropriate field of study;
- Relevant methodology courses
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate
- Knowledge of a broad range of effective instructional strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of all students;
- Knowledge of consultative and collaborative strategies; and
- Recent, successful, substantive teaching or practicum experience in the relevant grade level
Required MUSIC Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Music, Music Education degree or academic equivalent
- A major concentration in music education in an applicable area such as Orff (Level II) or Kodaly
- Course work and/or knowledge of choral music instruction for young voices
- A Music education teaching methodology course(s) in the relevant areas
Application Details If you have the following qualifications, and are an advocate for public education, we welcome your application, please provide: cover letter, resume, a copy of your BC Teachers’ Certificate (TRB), a copy of your transcripts, a copy of your final practicum report, and a statement of your philosophy to or . Please send your application as one PDF.
Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities. Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!
About Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia.
Our Vision
A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship
Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement
Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months.
Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners.
Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.