MUSIC​/BAND TEACHER

Location: Brandon Region (Killarney)

MUSIC/BAND TEACHER (0.9 FTE, TERM)

Contract:

0.9 FTE Limited Term Teacher - General (leave replacement)

Location:

Boissevain School

Effective Date(s):  September 8th, 2026 until June 30th, 2027

Assignment(s):  Music (Grades K
- 5), Grade 6 Band, Grade 7/8 Band, Concert Band (Grades 9 - 12), General Music (Grades 9 - 12)

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.

Additionally, the position includes individual and small group instruction in high school music class(s), teaching skills in acoustic/electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, piano, ukulele and more, while encouraging collaboration in small ensembles and exploration of diverse musical styles.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain a Manitoba Teaching Certificate.

Bachelor's degree specializing in music or music education.

Demonstrated experience successfully teaching music/band programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to play a variety of musical instruments.

Excellent organizational and classroom management skills.

Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues, parents, and the community.

Demonstrated respect for a diversity of learners and commitment to supporting inclusive practices.

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.

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