T2627-347 0.80 FTE Temporary Grades K-7 Music & Fine Arts Teacher

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the temporary position of:

• 0.80 FTE Grades K-7 Music/Fine Arts Teacher: Fine Arts eCademy (FAe/Compass)
• Contact days: Monday to Thursday
• This assignment will begin as noted above or upon leave of the incumbent and will end June 30, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent.

MUSIC: Navigate-NIDES Fine Arts eCademy and Compass Program Fine Arts/Music Teacher

The Fine Arts eCademy (FAe) is a blended learning, fine-arts focused elementary program with students from Kindergarten - Grade 7. The program is unique within its delivery of curriculum through the fine arts lens, the focus on social emotional needs of students with the Circle of Courage from Martin Brokenleg, and the shared learning that occurs between the students, teachers and families. Teachers at FAe support students in multi-grade classes, with diverse needs and abilities. During the home learning days, our educators support families across multiple platforms, spend time planning and collaborating with their grade group colleagues and the greater FAe community. The Music/Fine Arts teacher also works with our Compass Program learners on their interaction day at the NIDES Tsolum Campus.

• Demonstrated experience in creating engaging lessons and learning activities that promote exploration, creativity, and skill development in music, visual arts and other fine arts disciplines
• Experience and background knowledge in fine art/performing arts is a requirement
• Experience in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to express themselves creatively
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working collaboratively as part of a teacher team advancing methods in curriculum integration, project-based learning and personalization (K-7)
• Skill and experience coordinating and integrating community-based, fine arts programs within the instructional platform of multigrade classrooms (K-7)
• Planning and coordinating 4 Celebrations of Learning throughout the year in collaboration with colleagues (may be an alternate schedule - extended hours)
• Planning and coordinating 3 "Spark Exploration Weeks" where community members and mentors work with students and their interests
• Advanced instruction skills teaching with e-portfolios (Seesaw), blogs (Seesaw), websites and supporting Assessment for Learning (AFL) practices
• Skill and experience coordinating and integrating community-based programs
• Creating online fine arts resources to be utilized across the Navigate NIDES Learning Community.

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link:

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.  As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact:  View email address on makeafuture.applytoeducation.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through -  valley  . Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered. 

Please note  : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement -  

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer