Guitar Instructor

We are looking to have someone instruct guitar for 1 - 2 days to start. The setting would be one-on-one with a student, instructing them in guitar, based on their needs. Ideally we are looking for someone that could start as early as 3:30 p.m. to accommodate after school students. This is a sub-contracted position. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

**Responsibilities**:

- Instruct students one-on-one in private setting in the disciplines of guitar
- Provide students with strong technical elements in their musical discipline of choice
- Encourage students to further their musical training in a positive manner
- Communicate with heads of The Studio about recitals, performances, requests, timelines, and progress.

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in Music or equivalent experience within the field
- Ability to work a weekday starting in early afternoon through evening
- Strong ability to instruct guitar in various levels and styles
- Experience working with children, youth & adults
- Flexible teaching style to adapt to individual student needs
- Strong proficiency in their instrument
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others
- Up to date Vulnerable Sector Check

**Not Required but Considered Assets to the Role**:

- Performing/ Recording Artist
- bilingual in French
- knowledge of guitar gear and music culture

The Studio Inc. is multi-faceted arts school that has strong emphasis in music instruction. We enjoy adding new people to the team There are lots of opportunities to connect with fellow instructors, students and their families, and being involved in special performances and events. We encourage supporting your own musical career outside of instructing. Our goal is to share the joy of music.

**Our Studio aims to be inclusive and we encourage all ethnicities and bodies of all abilities to apply.**

**Wage**:TBD based on education and experience

Work remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 10 per week

Application question(s):

- What performance and educational roles related to guitar have you taken on in the past 5 years?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Sherwood Park, AB T8A 2G6 (required)

Work Location: In person