Early Childhood Music Teacher

The Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) is currently accepting applications for a part-time independently contracted teaching faculty position within the Department of Early Childhood Music (DECM), to serve off-campus sites in the Greater Victoria Area community, including the Westshore to Sooke BC, commencing Fall 2020. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the growth and success of the VCM's Department of Early Childhood Music, be passionate about bringing music classes to and growing positive working relationships with VCM community sites (e.g. daycares, preschools) throughout the Greater Victoria Area (as above mentioned), and be able to do so using their own means of transportation. Qualifications: A minimum of a recognized bachelor degree in Music Education and/or an Early Childhood Education degree with a strong music background; Experience teaching music to young children (infants to 5 years); Experience teaching music classes in small and large groups (4 to 20 children per group); and Advanced musicianship skills appropriate for leading music classes for young children. Strengths and skills: Musical aptitude with a familiarity of age-appropriate music repertoire and musical activities; Creative and innovative approaches to teaching music to young children; Able to design structured music classes on specific themes with sequential musical activities using a wide range of instruments appropriate for the age group; Able to sing in a pitch range and volume appropriate for young children, in small to large groups; Effectively interact and communicate with children, parents, and staff at each community site; Be an integral part of the DECM Faculty team; Able to work independently, be well organized and punctual; Able to transport ECME instruments as needed to/from community sites; Demonstrate at all times enthusiasm, energy, respect, responsibility, and sensibility; and Have a passionate interest for the field of Early Childhood Music Education. The successful candidate must provide their own transportation to and from the various program delivery sites in the community. This is a PART-TIME independently contracted position with opportunity for growth.