YONA Teaching Artist Violin/Viola

Francis Winspear Centre for Music; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid flex days off

Team-based work environment

Attend concerts and events

Job summary

The YONA-Sistema Teaching Artist position at Francis Winspear Centre for Music is a part-time salaried contract based in Edmonton, Alberta. The role involves providing daily instrumental instruction to groups of up to 20 students, leading rehearsals and concerts, and supporting students after school.

Contract runs September 2026 to June 2027 with renewal possible. Evening and after-school hours apply, with planning time and occasional events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Advanced training in violin and/or viola.
• Post-secondary education in music performance or education preferred.
• Experience teaching groups of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instrumental music instruction to groups of up to 20 students.
• Lead students in rehearsals and concerts.
• Assist students with academic work and supervise breaks and snack times.
• Collaborate with site teams across all YONA sites to support students.
• Support strategic goals of the YONA program and participate in events.

Skills

Violin

Viola

Music pedagogy

Group teaching

Youth workshops

Education

Post-secondary education in music performance or education

Job description

Term: Part time from September 2026 – June 2027

Salary: $29,000 – $31,000 for the position working 5 days per week

Hours: 5 days per week from approximately 2-6:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Thursdays from 11-3:30 pm

Who we are:

The Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA) Sistema program strives to have a lasting positive community impact by providing free music-centered programming for youth in Northern Alberta’s priority neighborhoods. Our team is passionate about introducing the richness of music to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity, and we believe that ensemble music making is a transformative experience.

You have a strong background in violin and/or viola, knowledge of music pedagogy and experience working with children and youth. You love all aspects of music, you enjoy working on a team and bringing out the best in those around you. You are creative and flexible, you rise to challenges and you are not afraid to try new things. You are aligned with these values and want us to succeed together.

What we can offer you:

• Paid flex days off to pursue performance or professional opportunities
• Team-based work environment offering training and support from experienced colleagues.
• Connection to the broader Winspear Centre organization, with opportunities to attend concerts and support non-YONA events and programs.
• Mission-driven work with noticeable impact on the students and communities served.
• Opportunity to share your love of music with others every day!

Job Summary:

The YONA-Sistema Teaching Artist is responsible for providing music instruction to groups of up to 20 students and work collaboratively with the YONA team to provide support for all students in the program.

This is a part time salaried contract position working 5 days/week from September to June. Contracts are considered for renewal on an annual basis.

The Teaching Artist will work at YONA-Sistema community sites during after-school hours. Planning and preparation time outside of these hours is included as an expectation of the role, and additional time is required throughout the year for concerts, events, staff meetings and professional development.

What you will do:

• Provide daily instrumental music instruction to a group of up to 20 students
• Lead students in rehearsals and concerts
• Assist students with academic work, supervise break and snack times
• Work with a team of colleagues at your site and across all sites to provide support for all students in the program
• Collaborate with the entire YONA team to support strategic goals of the program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Advanced training in violin and/or viola
• Post-secondary education in music performance or education preferred
• Previous experience teaching your instrument
• Previous experience teaching groups of children
• Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector search
• General knowledge of elementary academic curriculum expectations
• Additional experience and/or interest in arranging, improvisation, conducting, composing an asset
• Competency in singing an asset
• Knowledge of the El Sistema philosophy and awareness of music for social change programs
• Interest in social justice and knowledge of current trends in equity, diversity, and inclusion

Details:

$29,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year

Location: Edmonton, T5J 4B2, CA