Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.
Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.
At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour),persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.
We are looking for an experienced Band Teacher to join our Morven Campus (grades 8-12). The ideal candidate is a caring and passionate educator who revels in the craft and power of music and performance. Both inspiring and innovative, the candidate is a collaborative and engaging educator who demonstrates excellence in instructional and assessment practices and is committed to ongoing professional growth, and who will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life including extra-curricular responsibilities. This is a Permanent Full-Time position that will start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the BC Ministry of Education’s Curriculum at or beyond Ministry requirements
• Create a learning atmosphere that is inclusive, empowering, and enriching – through adaptation and differentiation – within a highly motivated learning environment
• Teach both Middle (8-9) and Senior (10-12) Jazz and concert bands both on and off the time table
• Direct and oversee Collingwood’s indoor marching drumline program
• Collaboratively organize, host and run a number of major and minor performances and concerts as scheduled by the school
• Organize, participate and lead school trips both nationally and internationally if applicable
• Engage in ongoing professional development; motivated and willing to take risks in the implementation of new pedagogical and assessment practice

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Music degree; a Master’s degree or equivalent is an asset
• Experience teaching Instrumental music at the Grade 8 -12 level and experience in contemporary music production technique
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Preferred qualifications and experiences

• Experience with high school marching drumline
• Experience in live sound production
• Experience teaching choral music

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including RRSP, Personal Days, access to an Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!
The current 2025-26 faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $75,322 to $112,169 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range. Please contact our Human Resources department at careers@collingwood.orgfor questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.
Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by September 5, 2025.
We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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• Deliver the BC Ministry of Education’s Curriculum at or beyond Ministry requirements
• Create a learning atmosphere that is inclusive, empowering, and enriching – through adaptation and differentiation – within a highly motivated learning environment
• Teach both Middle (8-9) and Senior (10-12) Jazz and concert bands both on and off the time table
• Direct and oversee Collingwood’s indoor marching drumline program
• Collaboratively organize, host and run a number of major and minor performances and concerts as scheduled by the school
• Organize, participate and lead school trips both nationally and internationally if applicable
• Engage in ongoing professional development; motivated and willing to take risks in the implementation of new pedagogical and assessment practic