VIOLIN/VIOLA POSITION, Groups, Part-time (January to June maternity leave coverage)
SUZUKI STRING SCHOOL OF GUELPH
POSITION: Part-time violin/viola teacher with the Suzuki String School of Guelph (SSSG) in Guelph, Ontario. January 2027 through June 2027.
DUTIES: To teach Suzuki private lessons and possibly a group class from beginner level to Suzuki book 5 repertoire. Teaching may include approximately 1 hour of weekly group lessons (9 weeks, Saturdays), as well as private lessons, hours to be negotiated (22 weeks). In addition, attendance at recitals, full school concerts, parent meetings, recruitment events, and faculty meetings is expected. Teacher training and mentoring available at the SSSG.
There is no guarantee of incoming students for ongoing part-time teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications for the position include:
A Bachelor of Music degree (or equivalent).
Related work experience.
A minimum proficiency in violin of Suzuki Book 10.
Suzuki training (up to Book 4) and experience is required, with more advanced training preferred.
A clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check dated within the last 6 months.
Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, families, staff, and the general public.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to the Suzuki philosophy and a love of working with children.
If you have additional desired qualifications, we encourage you to include that information in your application. We encourage all applicants to apply.
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1972, the Suzuki String School of Guelph currently has approximately160 violin, viola and cello students of all levels being taught by four full-time and three part-time faculty members. The faculty are employees of the School, receive training stipends, and full-time employees receive benefits. All lessons and groups are taught at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, a community centre dedicated to teaching the arts. The School is a non-profit registered charity and is run by a parent/teacher volunteer Board of Directors. Guelph, a university community of 150,000, has an abundance of musical activity and is within an hour of the larger cities of Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener-Waterloo. To find out more about the program, visit us at:suzukistringschoolguelph.ca
SALARY: $65.24 per hour plus 4% vacation pay (CDN)
HOW TO APPLY:If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please send a personalised cover letter, resume and two references to Carmen Evans, Artistic Director of the Suzuki String School of Guelph (artisticdirector@suzukistringschoolguelph.ca)
CLOSING DATE: October 2, 2026