Music Teacher — Yellowknife Catholic Schools

Location: Yellowknife, NT
Start Date: 08/20/2024
End Date: 02/01/2025
Application Deadline: 05/31/2024
Website: https://www.ycs.nt.ca/employment
Position Type: Paid
Position Description:Required Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
Must hold, or be eligible for a(n) NWT Teaching Certificate
Bachelor of Education Degree (specialization in Music Education)
Experience teaching band instruments and percussion at the Grade 8-12 level
Live performance experience and how it relates to music production techniques
Experience in preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies
Demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry partners in the field
Experience with latest industry practices relevant to the music program
Assets would include knowledge of sound gear and live sound engineering for school assemblies, concerts, “coffee house” performance nights (both in live and studio production)
i.e Si Sibelius and/or Finale Notation Software, Pro Tools and/or Logic or Cubase or Garageband
Experience teaching in a northern communities and an understanding of Indigenous cultures would be an asset
Equivalences will be considered
Vulnerable Sector Check is a requirement

Required Skills and Abilities:
Video editing skills for making your own YouTube and social media channels
Ability to motivate and inform students on the job possibilities in this field
Ability to provide theoretical and practical instruction in Music Production & Engineering

Application submission instructions: Submit your resume and references to:
Human Resources
ycshr@ycs.nt.ca
Yellowknife Catholic Schools
P.O. Box 1830, 5124 – 49th Street
Yellowknife NT X1A 2P4When submitting your resume, clearly indicate if you are Catholic and if you qualify under the Affirmative Action Policy (on our website). We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Email applications: ycshr@ycs.nt.ca
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