String Orchestra Teacher

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students' academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.

We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a part-time (likely 40–60%) string 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.

String Orchestra Teacher (0.4-0.6 FTE)
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 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students' academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.

Join our team
We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a part-time (likely 40–60%) string 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

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