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Open Position:

Education Program Instructor

  • We seek a qualified Musical Instrument and Band Instructors to lead sessions of our music program. 


    You will be responsible for delivering music activities from a determined plan, providing instruction to individual participants on specific instruments as well as providing coaching on group play, and ensuring the overall quality of our program.

  • Main Responsibilities

    • Collaborate on development of curriculum with team members.

    • Prepare workshop outline and lesson plans for 8-week sessions

    • Implement established music program for participants in groups of approximately 8 – 14 participants

    • Provide individual instruction and guidance on ensemble playing to participants

    • Maintain a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all participants

    • Collaborate with Program Co-ordinator and other staff members on ongoing development of program plan

    • Participate in staff training and orientation

    • Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program specializing in education or music education or similar 

    • or:

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching instrumental music in group situation to groups of: children, youth and/or senior

    • Knowledge of (and ability to teach) several types of musical instruments from various categories (percussion, woodwind, brass, strings)

    • Ability to play and teach lessons in a workshop setting

    • Excellent communication and leadership skills

    • Police security check and First Aid with CPR Certification

    • Renewable 8-week term contract

    • Various types of programs: weekdays, evenings, weekends - workshop and in-school classroom

    • Compensation to be discussed based on type of program and instructor qualifications/experience

    • Reimbursement for approved expenses or mileage

  • Please complete our application form below, including a resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

    • Musicianship has played an essential part in my life because...

    • I believe the long-term value of music education lies in...

    • A special talent that I bring to Joe’s Music Mill is...

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