Job Description

Drum Teacher Position

- Must be able to teach IN PERSON - please DO NOT apply from outside of Canada or other provinces. -

The Job, The Career:

Join the #1 Music Lessons School in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.. We've got an award winning team - would you like to build a satisfying career filled with creativity and inspiration?

Airdrie Music Lessons is looking for an awesome Drum Teacher to join our growing business.

Unlike other music schools, our teachers are employees (NOT contractors) and teaching at AML is not a side gig - it's a career!

The ideal teacher will be proficient in teaching/playing:

Drums

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are also able to teach additional instruments (Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Singing, etc.), and who are able to teach other complementary disciplines (i.e. drama, art, pottery, choreography & dance, etc.).

Candidate should be available to teach lessons on Saturdays in addition to weekday evenings. Candidates with schedule flexibility will be given additional consideration.

Teacher responsibilities include:

1. Teaching drum students in both private lessons and small group lessons

2. Preparing engaging lesson plans and developing drum sheet music for a variety of songs that students will perform in bi-annual concerts

3. Coordinate lesson progress with other AML teachers towards long term objectives including concerts and community performances.

4. Provide inspiration, feedback, and direction to motivate students to grow as people and musicians through the art and craft of music.

5. Communicate with parents to ensure students stay on track and continue to progress in their music knowledge and skills.

6. Take part in biannual concerts, workshops, special events, performances, and more to connect with the community and grow the AML community.

7. Additional consideration given for ability to teach lessons in other disciplines such as piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, etc.

NOTE:

in order to provide more working hours, the ideal candidate will also be able to teach additional instruments - piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, etc.

Wages/Hours:

Wage is dependent on the candidate's education, work experience, and areas of knowledge/skill.

Hours will depend on availability on the business side as well as availability on the candidate's side. This position could be either part time or full time depending on the candidate's qualifications.

If you are serious about applying for this position, be sure to include the word "watermelon" in your application title.

Additional skills (i.e. graphic design, website design, document editing/creation, video editing, etc.) will also afford the candidate extra consideration.

Additional Info:

AML is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to hiring the best applicant regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, etc.

First round interviews may be conducted virtually by phone or zoom while final interviews will take place in person.

About AML:

Airdrie Music Lessons has served Airdrie families since 2010, delivering the best in music and fine art instruction. The school has won multiple awards and is proud to have been named Airdrie's #1 Music and Arts school.

AML has won multiple awards and has educated thousands for students over the past 15 years.

We provide both small group lessons and private lessons in the following disciplines: Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Singing, Drums, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Rock Band, Junior Music Explorers, Keyboard Band, Fine Art, and Drama.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Application question(s):

Do you have a music degree? Do you have an education degree? Do you currently live in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada (or near enough to drive to work daily - i.e. Calgary, Carstairs, etc.)?
This job is not available to applicants who currently reside outside Canada. Please do NOT apply if you are hoping to get a work visa and move to Canada.

Experience:

teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-01
Expected start date: 2025-09-02