MUSIC and/or BAND TEACHER
Contract:
0.9 FTE Limited Term Teacher - General (leave replacement), but can be broken into multiple positions to suit the candidate
Location:
Boissevain School
Effective Date(s): September 8th, 2026 until June 30th, 2027
Assignment(s):
Music (Grades K - 5), Band (Grades 6 - 12), or any combination thereof to suit the candidate
Salary:
As per the Provincial Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Position Description:
Boissevain School is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with an enrolment of 400 students, located in the welcoming community of Boissevain in southwestern Manitoba. The school has well-established music and band programs that are highly valued by school and community members alike, and it offers a dedicated music/band room. We are seeking a qualified music/band teacher who will actively engage students in high-quality music education.
This position involves teaching music skills to Early Years students, fostering an understanding of, and appreciation for, musical elements and exploration. The successful candidate will enable learners to participate in learning conversations, inquire, analyze, interpret, reflect, evaluate, and share meaning through multiple perspectives.
The successful candidate will plan and implement concert band programs for students in Middle and Senior Years, ensuring that class time is efficiently organized to allow for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction within the allotted time. The successful candidate will teach instrumental techniques, reading skills, active listening, and historical context, while nurturing students' musicianship, expression, and creativity.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
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Certified teachers or individuals eligible for a Manitoba Limited Teaching Permit.
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Uncertified candidates should hold an undergraduate degree or diploma from an accredited university or college.
Preferred Qualifications:-
Ability to play a variety of musical instruments.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Effective collaboration and communication skills.
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Commitment to supporting inclusive practices.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Turtle Mountain School Division acknowledges that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
