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Employment Type: Part-time (12 Month Contract)

Department: Music School

Union: Included (CUPE)

Salary: $24.67/hr

File #: 25-MS-04 (1 OPEN)

Posting Date: February 11, 2025

Posting Close: February 25, 2025

The Voice Teacher is required to work Thursday's from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Music School, the Voice/Choir Teacher is responsible for providing music education to children and youth primarily from the Regent Park, Moss Park and South Cabbagetown community.

Responsibilities

Provide an enjoyable and educational experience for children
Encourage and adequately prepare students to participate in Dixon Hall recitals or concerts, competitions, and festivals, if appropriate
Monitor student's progress and adjust teaching methods and materials when necessary
Communicate with parents on a regular basis
Attend all classes in a punctual manner (i.e., arrive before students)
Notify the Music School Director or Manager of any student's learning challenges, physical conditions, or other problems that may be related to violence, illicit drug use, crime, or other factors in their home and neighbourhood environment, as well as problem attendance, etc.
Encourage students to take advantage of the school's resources such as other lessons available, camps, concert tickets, etc.
Adhere to all agency guidelines and policies; attend appropriate staff meetings and workshops when possible
Maintain weekly attendance records of students
Request any necessary teaching materials
Notify the Music School Director/Manager of teaching absences as much in advance as possible

Qualifications

Prior experience teaching young children
Post-secondary education in music
Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, work with, and maintain relationships with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Personal commitment to practicing high standards of professional conduct and ethics
Basic computer literacy and skills
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills; fluency in additional languages relevant to the communities of service will be considered an asset
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a 'Clear' or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency
Up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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