Music Teacher

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include eleven boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders. For more information, explore our Shawnigan at a Glance.

Shawnigan is always looking for outstanding, worldly and world-class, diverse, and ambitious educators to inspire our students and to model our three pillars of Academic Excellence, Co-Curricular Distinction and Student Life Unparalleled. As a teacher at Shawnigan, you will contribute to all facets of life on an international boarding school campus with 85% of our students as full-time boarders, representing thirty different countries from around the world. We offer a competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

JOB DESCRIPTION - MUSIC TEACHER

Shawnigan is seeking a highly motivated and talented Music Teacher for September 2023. Preference will be given to qualified teachers who are a) academically multi-disciplinary b) can offer expertise, experience and enthusiasm in co-curricular activities c) are committed to contributing to our boarding campus and community and d) can contribute to the delivery of our strategic plan, Project Future .

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to both the Assistant Head, Academics and the Academic Department Head, teachers are expected to:

·        Carry assigned load of classes while meeting all of Shawnigan’s prep, planning and reporting protocols as expected in the teaching profession;

·        Collaborate with fellow department members and across departments to design and deliver content that challenges our students and prepares them for their post-secondary pathways;

·        Be available to support students in their learning through tutorials or enrichment opportunities;

·        Be involved in the full Shawnigan program and the delivery of “The Shawnigan Journey.”;

·        Work with individuals and groups to prepare musical performances on and off campus;

·        Be available evenings and weekends to work with students and provide opportunities for informal individual and group practice or recordings, rehearsals, or special performances;

·        Support students who wish to pursue post-secondary education in Music.

REQUIREMENTS

·        Legally entitled to work in Canada;

·        Hold a post-secondary degree in Music or related subject that aligns with the Shawnigan academic program;

·        Hold a post-secondary degree in Education;

·        Be in possession of, or eligible to apply for and obtain, a British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Independent School or Certificate of Qualification) before June 30, 2023;

·        Preference may be given to those with a current BC Certification of Qualification;

·        Experience teaching Music grades 8-12;

·        Experience in providing multi-grade instrumental instruction with all levels of musical experience in multiple genres;

·        Experience teaching and leading small and large ensemble groups who are working at various levels;

·        Classical, rock, jazz, pop and stage band experience an asset;

·        Ability to be an accompanist for students during performances;

·        An ability to use, teach and troubleshoot Avid, ProTools, S6, Focusrite, LogicPro, Sibelius, Native Instruments, Waves and FL Studio an asset;

·        Ability to teach Music Technology and Composition & Production classes; composition, recording and digital mastering an asset;

·        Ability to instruct students formally and informally on how to use a recording studio and associated technology an asset;

·        A proven track-record of being able to develop good rapport with students and grow a music program;

·        Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability, and reliability;

·        Experience working with teenagers;

·        Experience working in a boarding campus environment an asset;

·        Experience instructing a co-curricular. For a full list of our co-curricular offerings, visit our Arts-360 and Athletics program pages;

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

·        Experience in organizing off-site performances and entering competitions an asset.

As part of our commitment to Project Future, and our strategic pillar of Academic Excellence, the School introduced the Bruce-Lockhart Fellowship for Academic Excellence. For the Academic Year 2023-24, the Shawnigan Fine Arts Department (Music) will host the Bruce-Lockhart Fellow for Academic Excellence. Please visit our website for more information on the Bruce-Lockhart Fellowship for Academic Excellence.

For further details on next steps and how to apply, please see the attached job description, or visit our website.