Music Teacher, Early Childhood Services

The Music Teacher is responsible for the delivery of direct classroom music programming for each class, morning and afternoon, at both Pacekids Early Childhood Services (ECS) school locations. The Music Teacher works on an interdisciplinary team with other ECS teachers, therapists, and Classroom Therapy Aides (CTAs) to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate music programming that meets the unique needs of the children in our classrooms.

• Location: Pacekids North - 808 55th Avenue NE, Calgary & Pacekids South - 130 23 Sunpark Drive SE, Calgary
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm
• Temporary School Year Contract, August 2024-June 2025

What We Offer

• Paid flexible sick and personal time for all staff, accrued at 5.38% of hours worked
• Employer-paid health and paramedical benefits for full-time employees
• Paid observance of 13 holidays
• 3 weeks annual paid vacation
• Support for professional development including in-house learning and development

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans for the in-class component of the music program, linking lessons to classroom learnings and themes where appropriate
• Plan, prepare and facilitate weekly online child and family music programming, including planning for and supporting the packing of individual enrichment programming supplies
• Is familiar with the Fine Arts requirements in the Alberta Kindergarten Curriculum, and can create links between required learning outcomes and their lessons
• Support Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals by collecting data and ensuring that they are carried out appropriately and effectively by members of the classroom team, while in music programming (i.e. Classroom Therapy Aides - CTAs) as applicable
• Make referrals to appropriate therapists for classroom consultation and follow through with therapists’ recommendations and strategies as applicable
• Complete IPP documentation and end-of-year reporting, as required
• Consult and connect with management, therapy teams, and classroom teams to review, brainstorm and implement strategies and ideas
• Attend team theme-planning meetings and case conferences, as able
• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure team cohesiveness
• Develop and facilitate staff training and education sessions on Professional Development days

What You Bring

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C certification
• Current clearance from a Criminal Record check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, and Child Intervention Check.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal
• A deep understanding of special education, and works comfortably with early learners from ages 2 ½ to 6 years
• Experience in adapting physical education programs for young children with diverse abilities, including knowledge of developmental milestones, and skills in creating inclusive and supportive environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, families, and staff
• Strong communication, leadership, time management and organizational skills

Pacekids Programs is a charitable organization that empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. Pacekids offers a dynamic, active environment, specializing in therapeutic learning, supporting each child's unique developmental and physical needs.

Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ Human Resources team at careers@pacekids.ca.