Cultural Program Leader - Guitar Instructor

City of Delta; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization is seeking dynamic and creative Guitar Instructors in Delta, BC. This role involves teaching private lessons to children and adults, focusing on beginner and intermediate levels. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons and facilitating music classes. Candidates should have teaching experience and a background in music. The starting wage is $31.00 per hour, with evening and weekend shifts required. Join us in fostering artistic excellence in the community.

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic teaching style where the students are engaged and active.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and available for evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate art/music classes for children and adults.
• Instruct, motivate, and inspire students in their pursuit of artistic excellence.
• Engage learners through differentiated learning experiences.

Skills

Experience teaching

Ability to instruct beginner and intermediate musical skills

Excellent leadership, organizational and customer service skills

Creative and energetic teaching style

Education

Post secondary education in music is an asset

Tools

Guitar

Ukulele

Job description

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Cultural Program Leader - Guitar Instructor

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.

The City of Delta provides a competitive starting wage of $31.00 per hour. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at www.delta.ca/employment, to competition number #25-271EX by December 28, 2025.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.

Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.