Early Childhood Instructor MRU Conservatory
Early Childhood Instructor MRU Conservatory
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About the Role
Mount Royal Conservatory within the Faculty of Continuing Education invites applications for two parttime creditfree Early Childhood Music Instructor positions. Applicants can apply for both positions if proficient in both or apply for just one of the positions. The successful candidates will offer comprehensive early childhood music training to students in Music with Your Baby Music and Movement and/or Kodaly group classes. The teaching assignment will be for weekends and with the possibility of weekdays late afternoons and early evenings as well.
We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach either one or both of the following course(s):
Instructor for Kodaly Group Classes
The MRU Conservatory Early Childhood Music curricula is broadbased with a strong focus on using the Kodaly Method philosophy and development techniques for early childhood music instruction. The successful candidate will be energetic motivated and passionate about children and childhood development through music. Advanced training in the Kodaly method is required. The instructor will work collaboratively with the early childhood music coordinator to foster the growth of the program.
Responsibilities
- Instruction: course delivery including lesson preparation course activities and assessments; and
- Administration: submit course attendance sheets course outline signature forms final assessments upon course completion and participate in scheduled program meetings.
Qualifications
- The instructor must bring expertise in early childhood music including indepth knowledge of Kodaly music education with knowledge of Orff Suzuki and Dalcroze music education techniques as an asset.
- Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Education (professional equivalency will be considered) and Kodaly diploma levels preferred; musicianship and pedagogy training; experience working with young children; teaching experience; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; energetic and enthusiastic person.
Instructor for Music with your Baby and Music and Movement Group Classes
The MRU Conservatory Early Childhood Music curricula for the Music With Your Baby and Music and Movement program is built on the foundation of development techniques for young children from 0 months to 4 years of age enhancing the childs natural abilities through music and language. The program also prepares parents to bring music into their young childs daily experiences. The successful candidate will be energetic motivated and passionate about children and childhood development through music. The instructor will work collaboratively with the early childhood music coordinator to foster the growth of the program.
Responsibilities
- Instruction: course delivery including lesson preparation course activities and assessments; and
- Administration: submit course attendance sheets course outline signature forms final assessments upon course completion and participate in scheduled program meetings.
Qualifications
- The instructor must bring expertise in early childhood music including indepth knowledge of Kodaly music education with knowledge of Orff Suzuki and Dalcroze music education techniques as an asset.
- Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Education (professional equivalency will be considered) and Kodaly diploma levels preferred; musicianship and pedagogy training; experience working with young children; teaching experience; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; energetic and enthusiastic person.
Closing Date:Open until a suitable candidate(s) has been found.
A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Title of (ex. Smith X00000 Curriculum . In your cover letter please specify whether you are applying for one of the two positions in particular or wish to be considered for both positions.
Employment Type
Contract
