Instructor for Infant/Toddler & Preschool Group Music Classes
music classes for infants to preschoolers at in-community sites in Greater Victoria.
Additional Qualifications:
- Musical proficiency in vocal, instrumental, and musicianship areas relevant to leading music activities for young children (infants to 5 years).
- Familiarity with age-appropriate music repertoire and musical activities.
- Creative and innovative approaches to teaching music to young children.
- Able to design structured music classes on specific themes with sequential musical activities using a wide range of instruments appropriate for this age group.
- Able to sing in a pitch range and volume appropriate for young children, in small to large groups.
- Effectively interact and communicate with children, parents, and staff at each community site.
- A well organized, punctual, and professional individual, with an enthusiastic, energetic, as well as sensitive and respectful disposition.
Required Experience:
- At least two years’ experience working with young children in daycare and/or preschool setting and/or experience teaching music to younger grades (K-3) in Elementary school.
- Experience teaching music classes in small and large groups (4 to 20 children per group).
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to Daycares, Preschools, Recreation Centres, etc., within Greater Victoria to provide pre-scheduled Early Childhood Music classes to young children in small to large groups.
- Design and lead structured music classes customized to suit each location, using specific themes with sequential musical activities and a wide range of instruments appropriate for the age group.
Salary & Benefits:
Compensation: Paid monthly according to hours submitted, using the Conservatory’s established pay rates for in-community teaching, currently at $44.90 plus mileage as per Conservatory rates for program delivery at community sites.
Additional Notes:
- Valid BC Driver’s License and access to own transportation to travel to Conservatory community sites with portable Early Childhood instrument sets for use in classes (similar to medium-sized suitcase).
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As a member of the Conservatory’s faculty, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the growth and success of the Dept of Early Childhood Music and must be passionate about bringing positive change to the community. All faculty are independently contracted as service providers and paid hourly according to established fee grid. The Conservatory’s Early Childhood Music programming is in high demand and offers instructors the opportunity to build out their teaching with the Conservatory as desired while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- September 3rd, 2024
- Position Notes:
- Contracted annually per academic year calendar Sept to Aug
- Employment Type:
- Part Time
- Employment Term:
- Temporary
- Hours Per Week:
- up to 15
Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Dr. Johanne Brodeur c/o Office of the Dean
- Phone Number:
- 250.386.5311
- Email:
- dean@vcm.bc.ca
- Address:
- 900 Johnson St. Victoria, BC V8V 3N4
- Website:
- vcm.bc.ca/explore/program-areas/early-childhood-music/
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- April 15th, 2024 (or until filled)
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
How to apply: We invite those interested in exploring this opportunity further to electronically submit a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to: Office of the Dean (dean@vcm.bc.ca), Attention: Dr. Johanne Brodeur, Ph.D., MTA, Dept Head of Early Childhood Music