Guitar Instructor

**WE ARE HIRING MUSIC LESSON INSTRUCTORS IN GUITAR**

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic contract Guitar Instructor to teach half-hour and one-hour private lessons to children, youth and adults out of our studio in South Windsor.
- Provide an educational, interesting and enjoyable experience of music education for every student.
- Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods and materials when necessary
- Encourage and adequately prepare students to participate in South Windsor School of Music recitals and marketing activities, as well as other competitions, festivals, and exams, if appropriate.
- Be prepared and punctual.
- Notify office staff of any student's learning, physical or personal challenges & consult with parents when needed.
- Adhere to school guidelines and policies and attend appropriate staff meetings when possible.
- Request any necessary student materials from the school.
- Mark student attendance.
- Notify office staff of any personal schedule change requests.
- Participate in school marketing activities.

**Skills & Requirements**
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Ability to communicate well with people from all walks of life and from many cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of different approaches to teaching music
- Ability to teach various styles of guitar
- Ability to read standard music notation and tabs
- Criminal record check
- Proven skills training
- Experience working with children is considered an asset
- Teaching experience is considered an asset
- Post-secondary education in music is considered an asset

**Please submit a cover letter.**

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Explain your skillset in reading standard music notation and guitar tabs.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- guitar playing: 4 years (required)

**Location**:

- Windsor, ON N9E 2N2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-07
Expected start date: 2025-01-06