Early Childhood Music & Movement Instructor
Studio & Offsite Team Members needed
The Stage is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, charismatic and charming early childhood music and movement instructor to teach our toddler, and preschool classes as part of our offsite team beginning September with training taking place in August. We are looking for teachers to work in Langley, North Surrey, South Surrey and Burnaby.
The Stage prides itself on offering the highest quality programming for children ages 0-18. We dedicate ourselves to upholding a whole child development philosophy in all of our classes. We offer professional atmosphere and a completely student focused curriculum, oh, and a seriously fun cast of educators. Join us!
Please read the following description carefully. If this sounds like you send your resume to stefanie@thestagenewwest.ca
- Love working with kids (not just kinda sorta like them) (Ages 0-16 months, 17-35 months, and 3-5 years)
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with parents in our baby and toddler classes
- Must, must, must have a passion for teaching and a desire to continue educating yourself in early childhood education, development, as well as music education strategies
- Must have a musical background (voice, instrument or choir) and have a lovely singing voice that is used confidently. You must be able to match pitch consistently and stay in tune without backing track support.
- Must understand how important music and movement classes are to the development of young children. (If you don’t respect its importance, your students and their families won’t either)
- Willing to attend ongoing training for the position to learn fundamentals of our teaching theory and our curricula (this includes paid and unpaid time; schedule is negotiable) Training to take place prior to September 2019 and periodically throughout the year at a mutually convenient time for the instructor and the Stage director.
- Willing to teach practice classes at reduced hourly rate in preparation for classes. (Schedule negotiable)
- Interested in becoming part of our faculty family (we’re a bit nutty but a lot of fun) and have a willingness to participate in studio and community events where we provide face painting, craft tables or photo booths to promote our classes and fulfill our community service mandate.
- Have a resume outlining previous work experience with children and performance resume
Will provide references - CPR Certification an asset
- Will agree to a criminal records check
- Must have own vehicle
- Must agree to a 9 or 10 month contract from September 2019-May (or June) 2020
Schedule
Weekday mornings available | Sunday mornings in high demand | Weekday afternoons NOT available
Offsite classes run for up to 3 hours at each location and are once or twice a week depending on the contract. This is not a full time nor part time position. We are hoping to build more teaching locations in each of the regions as we are able to.
Please consider your willingness to commute before applying.
Compensation
$18-$28/hour based on experience and Onsite or Offsite Team position.
Deadline for Submissions: Until position is filled
Early Childhood Ballet & Tap Instructor
The Stage is looking for an energetic, passionate, enthusiastic, charismatic, knowledgeable dance instructor to teach our Ballet/Tap 1 & 2 Programs in fall 2019. You need not have a decade of experience as a lot of on the job training will be provided. New teachers are welcome with a minimum of 1 year experience working with this age group.
The Stage prides itself on offering the highest quality programming for children ages 0-18. We dedicate ourselves to upholding a whole child development philosophy in all of our classes. We are a non-competitive studio that focuses on process before product. We offer professional atmosphere and a completely student focused curriculum, oh, and a seriously fun cast of educators. Join us!
Please read the following description carefully. If this sounds like you send your resume to stefanie@thestagenewwest.ca
- Love working with kids (not just kinda sorta like them) (Ages 3-5 & 5-7)
- Must have some experience (1 year or more) teaching ballet & tap to this age group. (If you’ve only ever taught adults this position is not for you)
- Must have a history of training in ballet & tap
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with parents
- Must, must, must have a passion for teaching and a desire to continue educating yourself in early childhood education, development, as well as dance education strategies
- Must understand how important dance and movement classes are to the development of young children. (If you don’t respect its importance, your students and their families won’t either)
- Willing to attend ongoing training for the position to learn fundamentals of our teaching theory and our curricula (this includes paid and unpaid time; schedule is negotiable) Training to take place prior to September 2019 and periodically throughout the year at a mutually convenient time for the instructor and The Stage Director.
- Willing to teach practice classes at reduced hourly rate in preparation for classes. (Schedule negotiable)
- Interested in becoming part of our faculty family (we’re a bit nutty but a lot of fun) and have a willingness to participate in studio and community events where we provide face painting, craft tables or photo booths to promote our classes and fulfill our community service mandate.
- Have a resume outlining previous work experience with children and performance resume
Will provide references - Experience planning recitals an asset but not mandatory
- CPR Certification an asset
- Will agree to a criminal records check
- Must have own vehicle and/or reliable transportation
- Must agree to a 9 or 10 month contract from September 2019-May (or June) 2020
Schedule
- Sunday 9:30 – 10:30am
- Sunday 10:45-11:45am
Please consider your willingness to commute before applying.
Compensation
$18-$25/hour including probationary period and based on experience/suitability
Deadline for Submissions: Until position is filled
