Vocal Instructor

**Summary**

We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned Vocal instructor to join our talented roster of music teachers to educate and inspire students of all ages, levels and abilities at our downtown music school and recording studio located at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto.

We expect you to be extremely knowledgeable about a wide variety of musical genres and take great pride and care in the execution and delivery of your lessons. You are the perfect blend of professional performer and educator who views music education and your own professional development as a life-long pursuit. If you work well with a team, and are looking for a school that cares deeply about creating a dynamic and uplifting learning environment for both their students and instructors we want to hear from you.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Creating an inspiring and positive learning environment for all lessons, classes, bands and workshops that you instruct.
- Detail oriented and strong organisational skills required.
- Follow instructions and memos from school director and administration staff, attend staff meetings and occasional meetings with the school director opening sharing your feedback and suggestions regarding school procedures, programming, school supplies and new equipment purchases when asked.
- Take daily attendance and student lesson notes using My Music Staff Software
- Create structured customised lesson plans and goals for each student to keep them consistently engaged and motivated.
- Be flexible and quick to modify your lesson plans and approach as needed based on feedback you receive from your students, parents, school admin staff or school director.
- Provide periodic progress updates for students or administration upon request
- Write clear and concise lesson notes, creating recordings, professional music charts and other relevant supportive materials to student, admin staff and substitute teachers when necessary.
- Communicate with administration and students in a timely manner when attendance, scheduling or other issues arise so that problems can be resolved quickly.
- Prepare students for end of term school concerts, performances and competitions
- Must be able to work weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends on a set schedule to be determined upon employment

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Exceptional listening and verbal communication skills.
- Outgoing and confident personality in teaching private lessons, bands, group classes and workshops.
- Proven track record of high student retention in previous teaching positions
- Familiarity with and playing proficiency in most popular music genres (Rock, Jazz, Heavy Metal, Indie, Country, Classical, Folk etc.)
- Ability to read music and write charts using software for students at an advanced level.
- A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent creative problem-solving abilities and a can do attitude.
- Post-Secondary diploma or degree; At least 5 years experience.
- Experienced, outgoing and confident in teaching adults, children and teens in private lessons, group classes, bands and workshop settings.
- Must be able to accompany students on piano and play at a grade 8 RCM level.
- Ability to prepare for University, College or RCM auditions up to ARCT level.
- Adept and experienced at teaching lessons online at the school and have a quality at home set up to teach through Zoom when required.
- As an independent contractor you will be responsible for submitting your invoices to the school office that are processed on a monthly basis.

**Preferred Skills**
- The ability to teach and perform guitar as a secondary highly preferred
- Experience with sound editing and recording equipment (e.g. mixing consoles) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of recording software and hardware (e.g. Pro Tools) is also helpful.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff, teachers, parents and students are required to wear a mask. Proof of vaccination will be required before employment can be offered.

Application question(s):

- Do you have a secondary teaching instrument?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One location