IMPORTANT

After reading the position description below, you may apply by including a cover letter and resume with your application. In your cover letter, please address the following criteria specifically. Candidates who do so will be given priority:

1. All instruments you can play— The ability to play several is not essential, but a great advantage & will likely give you more work hours

2. Your weekday availabilities

3. Your location

4. If you can provide three professional referees

5. If you can commit to a minimum period of 12 months of employment.

About Experience Music

Experience Music is an instrumental music tutoring service working mainly within Catholic primary education across the North-Western suburbs of Melbourne. It provides instrumental tuition to students from grade prep to 6 in guitar, piano, voice, violin, drums and bass within school premises and operating hours.

We provide safe, fun, and engaging spaces for children to explore their musical creativity and potential. Our vision is that each student is already a musician in the making.

We are deeply connected to the learning communities we serve. This means we believe in fostering excellent working relationships with students, parents, school teachers and staff to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for our students and their communities.

About the role

We are specifically seeking a:

Keyboard/Piano, Guitar & Drum tutor

Keyboard/Piano, Guitar & Vocal tutor

Keyboard/Piano & Vocal tutor

Or ideally, tutors who can teach at least 2 of these instruments. Priority will be given to multi-instrumentalist candidates. You must be willing to travel up to 20kms to your designated school in suburbs such as Craigieburn, Fawkner, Sunshine, Brunswick East, Essendon, Coburg, Reservoir and Hadfield.

As an instrumental tutor, you will provide instrumental music tuition within Victoria's Catholic primary school sector, per students' chosen instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, violin and vocals) and lesson modes (shared 2-on-1 or group 3-on-1), aiding the musical development of students aged 5-12. The role will include preparing students for yearly recitals and other performance opportunities within the school calendar. Supported by our management team, you will work on a dynamic schedule of students weekly and throughout the school term and year.

You will also receive support in carrying out our tuition framework to achieve clear learning objectives. Your day will include the following tasks:

Setting up and packing spaces for learning

Ensuring students get to their lessons on time throughout the school day

Tutoring from a lesson framework provided by us

Writing feedback for students using a digital spreadsheet provided

Taking attendance and reporting to the management team at the end of the tuition day

Preparing for, and attending students' yearly recitals - generally in term 3

Liaising with syllabus support staff regarding any tuition concerns, where necessary

The right candidate will uphold the learning and educational values of Experience Music and the wider Catholic education community.

What we offer:

On-the-job training in the form of small paid workshops

To be part of a small, unique and growing team with a fresh approach to instrumental music education

A chance to work in great and dynamic learning environments

Award wages -Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 MA000076

Skills and Mandatory Requirements:

Completion of Mandatory Reporting Module (obtainable online)

First Aid Level 2 Training

Anaphylactic First Aid Training

National Police Check

Valid Working with Children's Check

A driver's License and your vehicle are a must

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

Ability to engage genuinely and patiently with children in a tutoring capacity – any previous experience in this field will be highly advantageous. This means an ability to make children feel safe, welcomed and excited about learning!

Certificate 4 in Music or equivalent as a minimum standard

AMEB Certifications are an advantage, but not essential

Be well presented, well-groomed and be willing to adhere to a professional dress code

Proven experience in a similar role

Proficiency with computers/mobile devices

Experience with handling basic sound and music equipment

Punctuality and excellent time management skills

Attention to detail and high organisational skills

Ability to be resourceful and proactive with issues that may arise

Ability to use sound judgement and respect when dealing with students, parents, and school teaching staff

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An ability to prioritise, multitask, and problem solve

Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment without supervision

Willingness to learn