Cultural Program Leader - Guitar Instructor

City of Delta; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in British Columbia is seeking dynamic Guitar and Ukulele instructors to teach private lessons for children and adults. Responsibilities include planning and delivering structured music classes, motivating students, and engaging them according to skill levels. Qualified applicants should have teaching experience, strong leadership skills, and a creative instructional style. The position requires willingness to work flexible hours in various locations, such as Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching is required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must be flexible and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate art/music classes.
• Instruct and motivate students towards artistic excellence.
• Engage learners with differentiated learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to instruct musical skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Creative and energetic teaching style

Education

Post secondary education in music

Job description

The City of Delta is looking for dynamic, creative and energetic Guitar and Ukulele instructor(s) to teach private beginner/intermediate lessons for children and adults. Instructors are responsible for the planning and delivery of quality instructional lessons. This position starts in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate art/music classes for children and adults.
• Instructing, motivating, and inspiring students in their pursuit of artistic excellence.
• Engaging the learners in differentiated learning experiences according to the range of skill levels.
• Plan and deliver enjoyable, structured activities.
• Perform housekeeping task and put away equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching
• Ability to instruct beginner and intermediate musical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible, self-motivated, and can take initiative with little supervision
• Excellent leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
• Creative and energetic teaching style where the students are engaged and active.
• Formal training in guitar/ukulele
• Post secondary education in music is an asset
• Applicants must be willing to work 2-4 hour shifts in Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta in evenings and/or weekends.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.