Group Music Instructor

Our music school is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and engaging music instructors to lead group music programs for children in community and educational settings.

This is an exciting opportunity for instructors who enjoy working with groups and want to create a fun, interactive, and engaging introduction to music for young learners.

About the Program

This is not a traditional one-on-one lesson program. Instructors will lead an interactive group music experience introducing students to a variety of musical concepts and activities, which may include:

• Music theory and foundational concepts
• Rhythm, movement, and musical activities
• Music history, composers, and genres
• Instruments and musical exploration
• Singing and songwriting
• Keyboard activities
• Musical games and challenges
• Group music-making and collaboration

Students may vary in age, musical experience, and ability, so instructors should be comfortable adapting activities to meet the needs of the group.

General Program Structure

The program will generally include a combination of:

• Welcome activities, warm-ups, rhythm and movement
• Music theory and foundational concepts
• Music history, composers, genres and instruments
• Singing, songwriting and/or keyboard activities
• Musical games, challenges and group activities

The program structure is intended as a general framework rather than a strict lesson plan. Instructors are encouraged to use their creativity and adapt activities based on the students' ages, abilities, interests and level of engagement.

What You'll Do

As a Group Music Instructor, you will:

• Prepare and lead engaging weekly group classes
• Select appropriate songs, games and musical activities
• Introduce students to music theory, history and foundational concepts
• Use a keyboard for demonstrations and activities
• Adapt activities for different ages and ability levels
• Encourage participation, confidence and teamwork
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Help students work toward a final group activity or performance

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in music, music education, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous music teaching experience is required
• Proficiency in at least one musical instrument
• Experience working with children or youth in a teaching or group setting is strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization and classroom management skills
• Ability to lead engaging and interactive group activities
• Ability to adapt instruction to different ages, abilities and levels of musical experience
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check is required
• Letter of recommendation is required as part of the application
• Reliable, professional and prepared for each session

We'd love to hear from instructors who are:

• Passionate about teaching music to children
• Energetic, creative and enthusiastic
• Comfortable leading groups of children
• Confident facilitating games and interactive activities
• Adaptable to different ages and musical abilities
• Comfortable using a keyboard for demonstrations
• Organized and prepared
• Excited about creating fun and memorable music experiences

Instructor creativity is encouraged! We want you to bring your own musical strengths, personality and teaching style to the program.

Weekly Preparation

Instructors are expected to review the upcoming week's objectives and prepare appropriate songs, games, activities and materials in advance.

Why Join our School?

This is a great opportunity to expand your teaching experience beyond traditional private lessons while working with groups of young musicians in a fun, creative and collaborative environment.

If you love music, enjoy working with children and are passionate about creating engaging group learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Today

Please include the following with your application:

• Resume
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of education or relevant qualifications
• Vulnerable Sector Check, if currently available

We will reach out to candidates via email with further details. There are plenty of opportunities for additional hours within our schools, with the potential to grow and take on more teaching opportunities.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person