Piano Instructor

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Employment Status

Instructor - Auxiliary

Scope

Are you passionate about piano performance and enjoy teaching a variety of ages? Join the City of Surrey's Culture division and contribute to the growth and innovation of our arts community through development and instruction of performing arts courses and camps. The City of Surrey is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Piano Instructor at Clayton Community Centre to instruct private lessons in the community. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging performing arts professional.

Responsibilities

• Instructor lessons for a variety of ages and abilities, including preschool, children, youth, adults, and seniors.
• Deliver course content that fosters skill building and individual expression.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate piano classes that are engaging and accessible.
• Submit detailed lesson plans and supply lists for each program.
• Independently set up, take down, and maintain program space.
• Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Required skills include:

• Able to assess age appropriateness of lessons and materials.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relational skills with participants and staff.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with private music instruction.

Qualifications

We are looking for dynamic, creative leaders with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the performing arts. Our ideal candidates are effective communicators with strong classroom management skills.

The successful candidate must have:

• Degree or Diploma in Piano performance or a related field.
• Minimum two years' experience teaching music and a thorough understanding of music pedagogy.
• Certified RCM Instructor, having completed minimum Level 10 RCM education.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C certificate.
• A Valid BC Driver's License is an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Grade: $37.18

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until October 4, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community