Educator, School and Public Programs

**Hours:** 15-40 hours per week **Rate of Pay:** $22 per hour (starting rate) Do you love telling stories, working with people of all ages, including children and youth, and making music? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Educators at the National Music Centre are responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality programs, including school programs, summer camps, tours, live music events, and drop-in activities. **About This Position** ----------------------- We’re looking for all-stars to help us deliver these programs: **School Programs:** NMC’s school programs use music as an entry point to explore curricular connections and big ideas. Educators build upon curiosity by using inquiry-based learning to engage students in hands-on opportunities in gallery spaces, and classrooms. School programs are offered from September to June. **Public Programs:** NMC offers a variety of weekend matinee programming for general museum audiences of all ages. This includes guided tours, where educators use storytelling and live instrument demonstrations to create engaging and meaningful visitor experiences. Public programs also frequently feature live music performances and community partnerships, with responsibilities that may include acting as an artist liaison, delivering opening remarks, and stage management. **Summer Camps:** NMC annually offers week-long camps designed to inspire young musicians. Music Makers (ages 6-9) introduces children to music through instrument exploration and creative activities, while Build A Band (ages 9-12) helps young musicians develop ensemble skills, write songs, and perform live. Educators lead hands-on activities, crafts, and support songwriting and performance development. Sumeer camps are offered in July and August. **Responsibilities** -------------------- Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: * Delivering engaging, hands-on programs, tours, and drop-in activities for visitors of all ages * Delivering curriculum based, hands-on, meaningful educational programs for students in preschool to grade 12. * Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports a range of learning styles, abilities, and personalities * Managing group dynamics, behaviour, and transitions throughout the day with patience and professionalism * Interpreting and demonstrating instruments from NMC’s living collection through storytelling and live performance * Hosting live music events as needed, including liaising with artists, delivering opening remarks, and stage management * Facilitating private group experiences such as tours or corporate team building events. * Preparing materials, setting up and resetting program spaces, and maintaining a high standard of care for instruments and equipment * Facilitating full-day summer camp programming that includes creative play, instrument exploration, songwriting, crafts, and collaborative music-making **Qualifications** ------------------ The successf