Hiring Workshop Instructors

Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. We are looking to hire multiple people on a freelance basis for the role of Workshop Instructor to run music workshops on behalf of Bandology for up to 20 participants.

About the Job:

• Deliver workshop and instructional programming to a wide variety of ages
• Make sure workshop participants are happy and engaged during the running of workshops
• On a freelance basis, travel to various locations in Halton and/or the Kitchener-Waterloo regions to perform workshops
• Be available for various times, as workshops can run during the day, after school, evenings or on weekends (you do NOT need to have unlimited availability)
• Communicate with clients on the ground and represent Bandology in a professional manner to community partners
• Track participant numbers and ensure workshop records are kept up-to-date
• Conduct surveys and provide feedback on workshops
• Willing to undergo paid training from Bandology staff in advance of workshop assignments

About You:

• Enrolled or graduated from a post-secondary program specializing in music education, music performance or similar
• Experience with music, whether from school bands or choirs or community ensembles
• A willingness to learn new-to-you music curriculum and instruction
• Experience working with children and youth (i.e. summer camp counselor, community leader/mentor, etc.)
• Ability to perform and instruct on percussion instruments and/or wind band instruments and/or piano is nice to have (but we will train you)
• Direct experience working in education, private lessons, etc. is nice to have
• Access to a car and the ability to transport yourself and workshop gear is important
• Comfortable with public speaking to groups of people
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use compassion and tact when dealing with children, parents and community members
• A wide base of transferable skills including organization, time management, self regulation, collaboration and leadership
• A passion for music and a belief in the long-term value of music education
• A police check and adherence to our vaccination policy (all staff must be fully vaccinated) will be required for the successful candidate

About Us:

Bandology is dedicated to providing quality job experiences for young music professionals looking for more hands-on experience in a safe and welcoming space.

• A flexible training program to learn about workshops, curriculum and how to run workshop sessions
• An inventory of gear designed to be loaned out for workshops
• An opportunity to network and be mentored by experienced music education advocates
• All training is paid, as is all workshop delivery and travel time to workshops; workshop instructors to submit invoices for payment

Bandology is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive non-discriminatory work environment that respects the rights of all Canadians. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

To Apply:

Send your detailed resume to jobs@bandology.ca along with a cover letter that answers these three questions:

• Music is important to me because…
• I believe that the long-term value of music education is…
• A special talent that I bring to Bandology is…

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are sent in a single PDF.

Job Details:

This position runs on a freelance basis as needed at a rate of $20/hour including driving time to and from workshops. Bandology reimburses staff for any approved expenses and offers flexible working hours, professional development and training, and a lively, congenial working atmosphere.

**Job interviews will resume in January 2025.**