Vancouver Christian School Careers
Strings Orchestra Teacher
Description
Who we are
Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K–12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of over 940 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education and is celebrating 75 years of history in the region. VCS is committed to providing Christ-centered education that leads to a life of transformation and service. We seek to nurture the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth of our students.
Join our team
We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a part-time (likely 40–60%) strings orchestra teacher. The successful candidate will lead the school’s strings program, providing instruction in string instruments and nurturing students' technical and musical growth.
Your key responsibilities as a strings teacher include:
- Integrating Christian worldview and heart-forming practices into your lesson planning, teaching, and classroom practices
- Teaching individual and ensemble strings classes to students from grades 3 to 12
- Preparing students for performances, festivals, and assessments
- Collaborating with other faculty members to support the overall music and arts program
- Maintaining and managing instruments and other resources
- Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Christian values, a deep understanding of music education, and the versatility to contribute to our performing arts program.
You will be part of a supportive team that greatly cares about creating an engaging and supportive school environment that actively seeks to develop our students’ learning and growth by integrating Christian perspectives into all aspects of teaching the BC curriculum.
As a teacher at VCS, you are expected to:
- Create an engaging and dynamic environment that supports student learning
- Contribute to the fantastic culture and community of VCS by working cooperatively with colleagues and participating in staff engagement and worship activities
- Participate fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day
- Be flexible and open to teaching additional courses
- Participate in professional development that supports the ongoing pursuit of excellence in educational pedagogy and teaching through the lens of a Christian worldview
- Conduct rehearsals and prepare students for performances which often occur outside of normal school hours
- Collaborate with other performing arts teachers
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Support and uphold the school's Christian values
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you:
- Will have a teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care (or have the ability to obtain it)
- Are a professing Christian who regularly attends a Christian church community and are willing to commit to VCS’s mission, vision, and community standards
- Will have familiarity with the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care curriculum
- Have a Bachelor's degree (or Master’s degree) in music education or related field
- Are proficient in strings instrumentation and ensemble direction
In addition to the above requirements, the following knowledge and experience would be assets:
- Have a strong working knowledge of current pedagogy, sound assessment practices, and learning empowered by technology
Start date
August 1, 2025
*Please note that the salary range above reflects a full-time teacher position; the actual salary for this position will be pro-rated based on the final part-time teaching percentage.*
While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Compensation
$56,016.00 - $100,902.00 per year