Job Description

Our team of nearly 60 teachers needs more drum teachers. Drum teachers, while fun and relatable, need also be properly educated and have a strong grasp of rhythm, technique, and music theory. For part-time, please note our 2 shift minimum. A weekday shift is approximately 3-9 and a Saturday shift is approximately 10-4. Full-time applicants should be available at least 5 of 6 shifts above including Saturdays.

WHY ORRETT?

We are the 416s largest Music School with record enrolment and a new location in Oakville

Orrett is a DIFFERENT type of place to work

We're musicians ourselves, and we understand what it means to teach. You'll join a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment

We value community and a positive environment over student rapid progress.

We have a tightly knit community of superb and friendly teachers

We are a larger academy that continues to grow

We offer MINIMUM HOUR GUARANTEES

Our modern and brightly lit facility includes an in-house performance space, group classes, and much more

Room to grow as a teacher

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Guitar teachers should possess a minimum of:

University degree in music (or other professional training)

2 years of prior experience working at a reputable music school in Canada is a major asset

Drum teachers should be stylistically versatile, be able to improvise, compose, read drum notation, AND traditional sheet music.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Warm and caring

Encouraging and gentle

Experience working with younger children

Infectious outgoing personality

Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Additional experience working with children (camps, coaching etc) is an asset

AVAILABILITY

Part-time applicants must have availability on at least TWO of the following days: Mondays to Fridays (afternoon and evening), Saturdays (morning and afternoon only)

Full-time applicants must be available Saturdays and at least 4 of 5 remaining weekdays.

BONUS

Preference will be given to applicants who include a cover letter expressing their love for teaching music to young children and indicating their current availability

Exact pay is dependent on applicant's experience and education. We welcome current university students at a lower pay rate.

Orrett Music Academy is a high-end professional academy in the heart of Etobicoke (5min walk from Royal York Subway) and a location in Oakville at Dorval and the QEW ?. Visit www.orrett.ca to learn more about our school.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $4,000.00-$5,000.00 per month

Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Evening shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Etobicoke, ON M8X 1E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

teaching: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02