StrumTree Pty Ltd | Canberra, ACT
If you’re a musician who enjoys teaching, performing, and working with people, read on! StrumTree is seeking an enthusiastic, community-oriented musician and guitarist to join our team as a part-time guitar tutor. The successful applicant will teach beginner and intermediate group guitar classes to older adults, lead sing-along activity sessions in aged care facilities, and coordinate community performance opportunities for the students. We are particularly interested in applicants who have good people skills, strong musicianship, and a willingness to contribute creatively to our program.
Position: Part-time
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (daytime and evening), with the possibility of additional hours
Pay: $38 per hour + 12.5% superannuation
Leave: Paid leave included with part-time employment conditions
Location: Canberra, ACT
Training: Teacher training is provided on the job.
Potential for: Additional responsibilities and progression towards full-time employment as StrumTree grows and opens new guitar classes.
About StrumTree
StrumTree’s mission is to enrich the community through music. We do this by providing group guitar classes for older adults throughout Canberra, as well as engaging music activities in aged care facilities. We also involve our students in this mission, creating opportunities for them to perform and share music with aged care residents. More info: https://strumtree.au/
We strive to be a supportive team and workplace, valuing inclusivity and diversity. StrumTree is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from women, gender minorities, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, First Nations Australians, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, and other underrepresented groups.
About the role
Mandatory requirements: Applicants must hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, pass a National Police Check, and hold a current Australian driver's licence.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong knowledge of the guitar and a good understanding of music theory.
- Is confident teaching beginner and intermediate guitar to groups.
- Is enthusiastic, patient, encouraging and a good communicator.
- Is punctual, reliable, organised and comfortable working independently.
- Enjoys performing and engaging with audiences.
Highly regarded:
- A confident singer with good aural skills.
- Previous music teaching experience.
- Bachelor of Music or equivalent qualification.
- Group teaching, ensemble leading, performance or community music experience.
- Experience working with older adults or in aged care.
- Specialised knowledge of contemporary, classical and/or jazz guitar.
What you’ll do
- Teach group guitar classes according to the StrumTree curriculum.
- Prepare engaging lessons suitable for beginner and intermediate students.
- Design and deliver special guitar workshops.
- Organise rehearsals, performances and community projects with StrumTree students.
- Lead engaging sing-along and music activity sessions in aged care facilities.
- Communicate with students about classes, performances and workshops.
- Track attendance and provide class recap videos and other learning resources.
- Assist with other administrative and event-related duties.
How to apply
Please provide:
- A current CV/resume.
- A brief cover letter or video explaining your interest in the position, detailing your guitar teaching and performance experience. Include links to relevant recordings, performances or other examples of your musical work, if available.
Applications can be submitted to: [email protected]
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended annual leave
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
