1.0 FTE Continuing Full-time Guitar 10 to 12, Band 8 & 9, Band 10-12, Jazz Band, Music Production and Core Class teaching position - REVISED

REVISED** MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 1.0 FTE Continuing Full-time Guitar 10 to 12, Band 8 & 9, Band 10-12, Jazz Band, Music Production and Core Class teaching position, beginning September 1, 2026. Required Qualifications Training and experience working with grade-level students. Experience with adapting materials, resources, assessments, and learning outcomes for student needs. Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC Curriculum. Teaching category five or higher. Preferred Qualifications A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs. Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students. Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Committed to working as a member of a school team in support of students. Nicola-Similkameen School District is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population. Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve. The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $66,604 - $116,190 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Interested applicants should go to our district website at , which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the Principal, Mr. Dave Andersen, at 250-378-5131 or email:

The teacher will lead Guitar 10 to 12, various school bands, and Music Production classes. Responsibilities include core class teaching and supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students.

Candidates must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be familiar with the BC Curriculum. Experience in adapting materials for diverse student needs and a teaching category of five or higher are required.

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• Guitar Instruction
• Band Conducting
• Jazz Band Direction
• Music Production
• Curriculum Adaptation
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment

• Education
• Art & Design

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level