Dixon Hall Looking for Cello Teacher at Toronto, ON Full Time

Employment Type: Part-time
Department: Music School
Union: Included (CUPE)
Salary: $24.67/hr
File #: 22-MSC-24
Posting Date: December 7, 2022
Posting Close: December 21, 2022

Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services (DHNS) is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Music School Manager, the Cello Teacher is responsible for providing music education to children and youth primarily from the Regent Park, Moss Park and South Cabbagetown community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an enjoyable and educational experience of music for every student
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods and materials when necessary
• Encourage and guide students to prepare adequately for RCM exams.
• Attend all scheduled lessons, classes, and/or rehearsals in a punctual manner (i.e., arrive before student)
• Notify the Music School Director/Manager of any student’s learning challenges, physical conditions, or other problems that may be related to violence, illicit drug use, crime, or other factors in their home and neighbourhood environment, as well as problem attendance, etc.
• Consult with parents on a regular basis
• Prepare students for competitions, public events, RCM exams and recitals
• Encourage students to take advantage of the school’s resources such as other lessons available, camps, concert tickets, etc.
• Adhere to all agency guidelines and policies, attend appropriate staff meetings and workshops when possible
• Maintain weekly attendance records of students
• Request any necessary teaching materials
• Notify the Music School Director/Manager of teaching absences as much in advance as possible
• Communicate with parents and keep them up-to-date on progress of students

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience teaching the Cello
• Post-secondary education in music
• Musical and teaching ability
• Knowledge of and experience applying the principles of teaching children and youth will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, work with and maintain relationships with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Able to teach various styles of music and knowledge of different approaches to teaching music
• Personal commitment to practicing high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Basic computer literacy and skills
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills; fluency in additional languages relevant to the communities of service will be considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to exchange knowledge
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency
• MUST be fully vaccinated (two [2] doses) against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada

Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services is committed to developing an inclusive selection process and work environment. If contacted for an interview, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process. The hiring process is governed by Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.

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