Grade 7-12 Music and Band Teacher (Temporary)

Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location:

Calgary

Christian Elementary School

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Anticipated End

Date:

June 11, 2027

Assignment: Grade 7-12 Music and Band Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE Temporary

The Palliser School

Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader

society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the

children of this community are to realize these values, the division

acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students

come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common

good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable

workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We

encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative

culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Located in the City of

Calgary and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, Calgary Christian

Elementary School invites motivated educators to apply for the 1.0 FTE

Full-Time Temporary teaching position available August 21, 2026. Preference

will be given to teachers with experience in band and choir. Calgary Christian School is a community,

called and dedicated to integrate faith and learning, reaching for excellence

in equipping responsive citizens of God’s Kingdom through Christ-centered

educational environment. The campus is located in the west end of Calgary and

welcomes staff, students and the community into a family atmosphere while

ensuring a safe and secure facility with loving and caring teachers.

When you apply to the

Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders

and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

• Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

  coverage (as per collective agreement).

Responsibilities:

• Establishes clear objectives and outlines for

  courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of

  Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to students.

• Prepares for assigned classes, and

  demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request.

• Prepares materials for learning, and

  classrooms for activities, as appropriate.

• Instructs using a variety of instructional

  approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and program focus.

  Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction,

  demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to

  observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and corrects homework.

• Observes and evaluates students' performance,

  behavior, social development, and physical health. Prepares, administers,

  and grades a variety of student evaluative tools such as projects, tests,

  assignments in order to evaluate students' progress. Maintains accurate,

  complete, and correct student records as required.

• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior

  and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the students for

  whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the Principal. Enforces

  all administrative policies and rules governing students.

• Meets with other professionals to discuss

  individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents or

  guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to

  discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students'

  behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.

• Confers with other staff members to plan and

  schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

• Collaborates with other teachers and

  administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school

  programs.

• Attends professional meetings, educational

  conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and

  improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings, and serves on

  staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for later grades by

  encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with

  challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to

  meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Prepares and implements remedial programs for

  students requiring extra help. Instructs and monitors students in the use

  and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and

  damage. Provides special needs students with assistive devices, supportive

  technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms, as

  necessary.

• Plans and supervises class projects, field

  trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, as

  appropriate, and guides students in learning from such activities. Uses

  computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials to support the

  learning process.

• Organizes and supervises recreational and

  other activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social

  development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student

  organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate.

• Performs supervisory duties, as assigned, such

  as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring, and bus loading and

  unloading.

• Plans assignments for Education Assistants,

  Special Education and other classroom support staff as appropriate, and

  assists the Principal in their supervision and evaluation of performance.

• Performs other related tasks as appropriate,

  including organizing materials, displaying students' work, as assigned

Experience

& Qualifications:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate;

• Previous experience administering junior and high

  school curriculum;

• Valid Criminal Record Check (including

  Vulnerable Sector).

Skills and

Competencies

:

• Confidence, skill, knowledge and understanding

  of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and assessment

  practices

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to relate well with students, staff

  and parents

• An ethic of service to students, colleagues,

  and community

• Strong interpersonal skills combined with the

  ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Commitment to the Palliser Policy-Governance

  model

• Ability to articulate a coherent understanding

  of educational aims

• Commitment to fostering collaborative working

  relationships

• Ability to manage professional learning time

  and be a self-starter

• Commitment to personal lifelong learning

• Commitment to the lifelong quest for

  self-understanding

• Commitment to strengthening communication

  skills.

To support the Faith-Based

Vision of the school and the society, the teacher should also possess:

• A commitment to Christian education.

• Provide a Statement of personal Christian

  Faith detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education, with an

  accompanied letter of Pastoral reference (required).

• Applications

will not be reviewed unless supporting documents include a Statement of

personal Christian Faith and a Pastoral reference letter.

In order to maintain a safe

and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division

must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable

  sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;

• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document

  issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name.

  Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and

  Criminal Record Check;

• Government issued ID - valid driver's license,

  valid passport or Nexus card.

Please ensure you attach

the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Kirsten Klingvall,

  Principal, Calgary Christian Secondary School;

• Resume summarizing training and experience;

• Copy of your most recent evaluation;

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate;

• Personal Statement of Faith;

• Pastoral Reference letter;

• Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who

apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission

of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate

can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential

reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that

employer.

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent HR

Palliser School Division

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities