Substitute Piano Teacher

Dixon Hall; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Dixon Hall seeks a Piano Teacher to provide music education to children and youth in the Regent Park area. The role involves teaching, monitoring progress, and preparing students for exams and competitions. Candidates should have teaching experience and a background in music, with a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching the Piano.
• Knowledge of teaching principles for children and youth.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable and educational experience of music for every student.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods as necessary.
• Prepare students for competitions, public events, and RCM exams.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in music

Job description

Employment Type: Relief

Department: Music School

Union: Included (CUPE Local 2497)

Salary: $27.09/hr

File #: 25-MS-15 (1 OPEN)

Posting Date: May 20, 2025

Posting Close: June 3, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Music School, the Piano Teacher is responsible for providing music education to children and youth primarily from the Regent Park, Moss Park, and South Cabbagetown community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable and educational experience of music for every student.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods and materials when necessary.
• Encourage and guide students to prepare adequately for RCM exams.
• Attend all scheduled lessons, classes, and/or rehearsals punctually (i.e., arrive before students).
• Notify the Music School Director/Manager of any student's learning challenges, physical conditions, or other issues related to violence, illicit drug use, crime, or other factors in their home and neighbourhood environment, as well as attendance problems.
• Consult with parents regularly.
• Prepare students for competitions, public events, RCM exams, and recitals.
• Encourage students to utilize the school's resources such as other lessons, camps, concert tickets, etc.
• Adhere to all agency guidelines and policies; attend staff meetings and workshops when possible.
• Maintain weekly attendance records.
• Request necessary teaching materials.
• Notify the Director/Manager of teaching absences in advance.
• Communicate with parents and keep them updated on student progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching the Piano.
• Post-secondary education in music.
• Musical and teaching ability.
• Knowledge of and experience applying principles of teaching children and youth is an asset.
• Ability to engage, communicate, work with, and maintain relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach various styles of music and different teaching approaches.
• Commitment to professional conduct and ethics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages relevant to the communities served are an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a satisfactory result.
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination approved for use in Canada.

Dixon Hall is committed to an inclusive hiring process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring team of any accommodations needed. They actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or those with lived experiences of homelessness.