Ukulele Teacher

仕事内容

JOB FUNCTION: To provide high-level group and individual instruction to Music & Arts School students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A three (3) year Bachelor’s level degree in Music, or equivalent
• At least two (2) years teaching experience with children and adults in individual or group settings
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work successfully with children/adults from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of music and related arts
• Good working knowledge of spoken and written English

ASSETS:

• 2nd language, preferably Mandarin or Cantonese
• Non-profit experience
• Experience working/volunteering in a multi-cultural setting

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches ukulele lessons to individuals and groups of children and adults using established methods
• Teaches the number of classes scheduled by the music office
• Creates a program of study for each group of students or particular student taking into account factors such as age, musical ability, pace of learning, personality-type and ultimate goals
• Gives each student a positive learning experience in a structured environment regardless of talent or level of achievement in a disciplined and safe environment
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled and carries out concert management/public relations duties at recitals if required; on these occasions teachers must act as official representatives for the Music School and talk with parents and community members, as well as, with certain distinguished donors, guest artists and volunteer adjudicators
• Participates occasionally in the following Music School activities: student recitals, faculty recitals and fundraising events
• Encourages students to participate in student recitals and special events
• Communicates clearly and effectively with students; where appropriate, liaises with parents over practice routines and students’ general progress
• Is punctual and ensures that each lesson lasts for the allotted time
• Keeps a register indicating each student’s attendance or absence
• Contacts students who are unexpectedly absent in order to determine the reason
• Is diplomatic and polite at all times with students and parents; information of a personal and confidential nature disclosed by students, parents or the Managing Director must not be discussed with others
• Maintains a tidy and organized work area
• Hands to students any written communications from the music office
• Works closely with department directors and managers to ensure department and program needs are met; develops and maintains cooperation and openness, and works collaboratively with others to achieve University Settlement objectives
• Recognizes department and/or community needs/trends and develops appropriate methods to respond; adjusts to the constantly evolving nature of the environment and priorities
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the program and suggests improvements
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Police Reference Check, satisfactory to University Settlement is a requirement of this position. All University Settlement employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with University Settlement’s Vaccination in the Workplace policy.

SALARY/RATE: $24.27 per hour (individual) and $25.60 per hour (group), plus an additional $0.60 in lieu of benefits once passed probation.

SCHEDULE: Position starts as soon as possible. Part-time hours Thursday or Friday between the hours of 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

DETAILS: Unionized position, restricted to individuals living within 125 km of the work location

*University Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank everyone for submitting an application; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

Part-time hours: 5 per week

Application deadline: 2022-02-28

Expected start date: 2022-03-21

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.27 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym

COVID-19 considerations:
University Settlement and the Music & Arts School have detailed Covid-19 Safety Plans in place to keep our staff safe. For details on these plans please visit our website: https://universitysettlement.ca/about-us/covid-19-health-safety-measures/

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19