Music Instructor
Job Status: Continuous Part-Time
Pay & Grade: $23.81 to $32.14 hourly
Hours of Work:Up to 24 hours per week
Initial location: City Hall
Posting period:July 31, 2025 to August 14, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
Seeking Music instructors in piano, voice, ukulele and/or guitar to develop and lead engaging recreational music programs starting in the fall. An ideal candidate will have experience in music education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering musical creativity in a safe and welcoming environment. The position will start with 1 to 2 programs per week during the fall session.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging music programs for participants, ensuring they meet the required standards.
Demonstrate and teach activities using established methods, providing helpful feedback to participants.
Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Modify programs as needed to ensure the inclusion of all participants and integrate inclusion staff, private support workers and volunteers into programs as required
Prepare and organize the necessary music and equipment
Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
Ensure equipment and instruments are maintained in good condition and stored properly.
Provide a high level of front-line customer service and respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs
Act as a bridge between the facility and participants.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma and current technical or practical training in a relevant discipline.
Experience: At least one year of related experience.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on program needs.
Instructional Skills: Proven experience in providing instruction within a program setting.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with strong customer service and behavior management abilities.
Background Check: Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Reliability: Demonstrated reliability, positive attitude, and good employment record.
Department/Division:Community Services, Neighbourhood Programs and Services
Group: Non-Union/Management
Competition Number: 2025-265
Job Code: 9404
Number of positions: 2
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