Position Title: Elementary Music Teacher

Division: Elementary School
School Type: Montessori Independent School

**Salary Range: $28,406-$41,921 **Commensurate with education and experience

Position Summary
Selkirk Montessori is seeking a part-time Elementary Music Teacher for a one-year maternity leave.

This job is 0.5 FTE over 3 days with a focus on choral music with choirs or mixed grade groupings through grade 6. Responsibilities include two school musicals (primary and middle school) and an extra-curricular “Triple Threat” or similar group.

Key Responsibilities

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following:

Education:

· Bachelor of Education with a focus on Music or Music Education degree

· Expertise and creativity in teaching music in an inspiring and inclusive way

Experience:

· With elementary children

· Working in a school setting

· Teaching choral music

· Collaborating on and preparing for school concerts

· Introducing beginner instruments

· Experience with musical theatre productions with elementary and middle school students is an asset

· Collaborating with community resources and events

Other skills and qualities:

· Excellent communication skills and rapport with students

· Joy for working with youth of all different experiences and abilities

· Ability to build creativity into the process of learning music

· Investment in developing a culture of celebrating and participating in music through curriculum, special events, and extracurricular opportunities

· Strong organizational skills

Music is a valued and celebrated part of Selkirk Montessori’s school culture. Our students have the advantage of a strong music program right from age three. They have, generally, developed a love of music and enjoy the opportunity to influence their own experience. Candidates would appreciate the flexibility and challenges of an enthusiastic core of choral music students experienced with musical theatre, choir, and reading music for the variety of instruments introduced in the upper grades by our band teacher. This teacher in this position works closely with our Strings and Band Teacher.

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining their qualifications and interest in inclusive education within a Montessori environment to erin@selkirkmontessori.ca.

Selkirk Montessori School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Posted On

June 05, 2026 10:56 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

June 19, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Victoria

School/Location

Selkirk Montessori School

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

FTE

0.50

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Criminal Background Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas