Baby and Toddler Music Teacher

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General Description:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Baby and Toddler Music Teacher to join our team and enrich the lives of young children through the magic of music. As a key member of our early childhood education program, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging music lessons tailored to infants and toddlers aged 0-4 years old. Your primary focus will be to foster a love for music while promoting essential developmental skills in a fun and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate music lessons and activities for infants and toddlers, incorporating elements of rhythm, melody, movement, and sensory exploration.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children feel encouraged to participate and express themselves through music.
• Integrate early childhood development principles into music programming, emphasizing the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits of musical engagement for young children.
• Utilize a variety of musical instruments, props, and resources to enhance learning experiences and stimulate sensory awareness.
• Foster positive relationships with children and their caregivers, providing support and guidance as they explore and discover the joys of music together.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff members to coordinate interdisciplinary activities and promote holistic child development.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of music lessons, adjusting content and approaches as needed to meet the evolving needs and interests of the children.

Key Characteristics:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with young children and their caregivers.
• Fun, outgoing personality
• Possess musical flexibility, creativity and competency
• Self-management skills, good organizational skills and reliable
• Email and computer proficiency use of excel
• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in designing and implementing age-appropriate music activities and curriculum.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children, recognizing the importance of nurturing their curiosity and creativity.
• Willing to learn and open-minded

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to clear a criminal/police background check with vulnerable sector search provided by Imagine Music Inc.
• Be willing to sign a minimum one year contract
• Maintain client/teacher professionalism and confidentiality
• Be able to follow procedures and policies set by Imagine Music Inc.
• Reside in Northwest Calgary or able to travel to NorthWest Calgary to teach classes

Qualifications:

• A strong background in music, including formal training and proficiency in playing musical instruments.
• Involvement in the music community is an asset (performance, volunteering, gigs, etc.)
• Previous experience working with infants and toddlers in an educational or childcare setting, with a deep understanding of early childhood development.

Job Benefits:

• Imagine Music Inc. will handle, maintain and manage client invoices, fee collections and registration.
• Imagine Music Inc. will advertise and maintain websites, social media and print advertisements.
• Imagine Music Inc. will promote teachers based on their strengths and abilities via website, email and phone inquiries.
• Imagine Music Inc. issues newsletters throughout the year in which teachers may promote their musical accomplishments and events.
• Imagine Music Inc. will establish clear and defined policies for teachers and students.
• Imagine Music Inc. offers teacher flexibility for scheduling. Teachers may set their own hours and lay out their own teaching schedules.
• Imagine Music Inc. provides two recitals a year, both for adults and the younger students. Recitals are well organized, non-competitive, fun and include a variety of instruments and styles. Teachers are also given the opportunity to perform solo or in teacher groups.
• Imagine Music Inc. follows a bi-monthly payroll system with direct deposit into teacher’s bank accounts
• Teachers enjoy the benefits of self-employment as they are contracted by Imagine Music Inc.
• Opportunities to play for paid gigs with our partner organization Imagine Live Music if interested

If you are a dedicated and dynamic individual who loves music and believes in the power of early childhood education, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of young children and their families through the joy of music. Apply now to be a part of our exciting journey!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person