About Kingsway College School (KCS)
Kingsway College School (KCS) is a leading independent K–12 school with two vibrant campuses in Toronto. Our Junior School and Senior School together create a seamless educational journey where students grow into curious learners, confident leaders, and engaged citizens.
While our classrooms inspire students to think bigger and dream larger, our dedicated support staff ensure the systems behind the scenes run with precision and care. We are proud to foster a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values innovation, professionalism, and educational excellence.
The Opportunity
KCS is seeking an Intermediate-Senior Music Teacher for a Full-Time Permanent role. Candidates who are knowledgeable with, and value a standards-based approach to assessment and evaluation; a teaching style that integrates and is philosophically aligned with experiential, place-based learning; and have a record of leveraging student strengths, talents, and passions in peak learning will find this opportunity notably rewarding.
As a member of the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario and Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, KCS represents exceptionally high standards of excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, caring team of professionals who are dedicated to our passionate community.
Anticipated start at KCS would be August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engage as a collaborative, flexible, co-creator of a school experience that delivers extraordinary learning and growth.
2. Support the development of a scope and sequence of inspiration, opportunity, and skills in the KCS music program with a focus on Grades 7 - 9.
3. Design and lead in-class instruction, course planning, and assessment, ensuring alignment with the philosophy of Standards-Based Assessment and Growing Success.
4. Lead and/or support a minimum of 2 extra-curricular student Bands per year
5. Support a student-driven leadership committee through the KCS By Design Program.
6. Actively contribute to the life of the school by supporting school-wide events, including assemblies, concerts, ceremonies, and community gatherings.
7. Help to manage the instrument fleet to inform the health of instruments and the band budget.
8. Engage in ongoing professional learning and share that learning to support the achievement of the mission.
9. Work with school administration and leadership to establish a community where all demonstrate the KCS Habits of Mind, Body, and Action, and our Three School Rules.
10. Other duties as required
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field
- OCT certification
- 5 years of experience teaching music in a school setting
- Strong performance and technical skills
- Strong theoretical and music history knowledge
- Experience in classroom instrumental band instruction and music composition
- Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, independently troubleshoot, and work collaboratively
- Exceptional ability to work as a team
- Commitment to the mission and values of KCS
- Eligible to work in Canada
Assets:
- Experience in independent schools
- Advanced degree or qualifications
- Experience conducting and arranging music
Why Join KCS?
At KCS, you’ll be part of a supportive, innovative community that takes pride in professional excellence and collaboration. KCS offers a competitive salary and benefitspackage and is a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Salary Range:
KCS follows a salary grid that is dependent upon both qualifications and years ofexperience. The salary grid ranges from $ 43,253 to $95,550 for up to five years ofapplicable experience, commensurate with respective level of qualifications and from$61,457 to $122,458 for candidates with six years to ten years or more experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and résumé as one document to careers@kcs.on.cawith the subject line “Intermediate-Senior Music Teacher”. This posting closes Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Please Note:
KCS is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Upon request, accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Only qualified candidates will be notified for an interview.
