Guitar Teacher

The House of Voice is seeking a Guitar Teacher at our studio in South Eastern Suburbs, within close proximity to all public transport and freeways.

We are looking for a teacher who is committed and can develop the students to become the best musician possible across all ages, levels, styles, and backgrounds. We have a warm and friendly team who collaborate in a great modern environment. There will be no admin required in your role. Your role is totally related to training the students only and we take care of all scheduling and student/parent needs outside of learning.

Qualifications and training are must-have requirements:
Bachelor of Music completed or final years considered. Applicants who graduated from either Melbourne University/VCA/Monash (in Guitar) will be highly regarded as all our teachers are from this background. However those from equivalents to these backgrounds will also be considered.

Teachers with experience taking online guitar classes (preferably) when needed

Experience teaching individual and group classes

A Working with Children Certificate which must be up to date on commencement

Key skills and attributes:

- Open/Warm Friendly nature
- Professionally presented and upholds a professional manner at all times
- Enthusiastic
- Imaginative
- Committed
- Passionate
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Patient and compassionate
- Innovative with an ability to think outside the box when required
- Versed in multiple teaching methods which supports holistic principles
- Ability to motivate, encourage and support students in all areas of Guitar and performance, with skills to provide a holistic approach in their teaching.
- Is a highly dedicated teacher whom is always looking to further themselves in guitar and in the teaching of guitar
- Keeps updated with the latest repertoire in all styles and has an ability to select the appropriate pieces in all styles/genres
- The ability to relate, teach and communicate with a large spectrum of ages in all levels from beginner to advanced.
- You must be able to teach music theory, aural and basic notation
- You must have an ability to teach performance skills for auditions, AMEB, competitions, gigs and a range of HOV performances throughout the year
- You have an ability to teach fundamentals of each individual style within Guitar: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Indie, Soul, R&B, Musical Theatre and Classical. It is also expected that you know the what techniques are required for each style.
- Some knowledge in either or all music software: Garageband, Ableton and Sibelius would be a bonus (although not essential)
- Would be confident to take on Guitar for Singers program. Singing qualification not essential, as it is still a guitar based program, but would be open to taking these classes with some in-house training

At times you will be called on to assist with ensembles and half and yearly performances.

If you feel that the HOV model is of interest and you can maintain a high standard of achievement and performance.

**Benefits**:
Professional development assistance

Schedule:
Afternoon shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
YES ALL

**Education**:
Bachelor Degree (required)

**Experience**:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred Minimum)

Licence/Certification:
Working with Children Check (preferred)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- MURRUMBEENA, VIC 3163: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 07/10/2024