Adult Program Instructor - Accordion

City of St. John's; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an enthusiastic Adult Program Instructor to teach Accordion programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering group lessons, maintaining supplies, and ensuring participant attendance. Candidates should have recognized training in Accordion Instruction, experience working with adults, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position for the period from October 2025 to June 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing Accordion in a group setting required.
• Recognized training in Accordion Instruction mandatory.
• Experience working with adult populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement instruction for adult Accordion programs.
• Maintain supplies and monitor attendance.
• Prepare lesson plans before class starts.

Skills

Accordion Instruction

Group Instruction Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Formal Education in Accordion

Job description

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Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s Recreation Division is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic Adult Program Instructor, who enjoys working with the public, to teach Accordion programs.

Accountabilities

Adult Program Instructors must be comfortable planning, developing and implementing program instruction to adults in a group setting. They will be required to have a specific content plan developed prior to the start of classes and perform in a direct leadership capacity to deliver weekly programs. Adult Program Instructors are required to request and maintain the necessary supplies required for the program, and compile and monitor attendance of participants.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Recognized training and / or experience in Accordion Instruction
• Experience instructing Accordion in a group setting
• Experience working with adult populations
• Excellent communication skills
• Formal education in Accordion would be an asset

Other Requirements

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check – dated within six months prior to start date

Successful applicant would be expected to have the specific lesson plan content developed prior to the start of employment.

Physical Requirements

Many of these positions require physical agility and stamina to carry out required duties.

Hours of Work

Program Schedule : TBD.

Period Of Employment

October 2025 - June 2026

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12 : 00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

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