About the role:

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Term: As needed from September 2025 – June 2026

Hourly Wage: $45.00/hour

Hours: Monday-Wednesday, and Friday from 2:30-6:30 pm, Thursday from 11:30 am-3:30 pm

Who we are:

The Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA) Sistema program strives to have a lasting positive community impact by providing free music-centered programming for youth in Northern Alberta’s priority neighborhoods. Our team is passionate about introducing the richness of music to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity, and we believe that ensemble music making is a transformative experience.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more: http://www.yona-sistema.com/.&...;

Who you are:

You have a strong background in your instrument, knowledge of music pedagogy and experience working with children and youth. You love all aspects of music, you enjoy working on a team and bringing out the best in those around you. You are creative and flexible, you rise to challenges and you are not afraid to try new things. You are aligned with these values and want us to succeed together.

What we can offer you:

• Mission-driven work with noticeable impact on the students and communities served.
• Opportunity to share your love of music with others every day!

Job Summary:

The YONA-Sistema Substitute Teaching Artists (Strings/Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion/Choir) are responsible for providing music instruction to groups of up to 20 students on a scheduled substitute and/or on-call basis and work collaboratively with the YONA team to provide support for all students in the program.

The Teaching Artist will work at YONA-Sistema community sites during specified hours.

What you will do:

• Provide instrumental music instruction to a group of up to 20 students
• Assist students with academic work, supervise break and snack times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Advanced training in Woodwinds, Viola, Violin, Brass, or Choir
• Post-secondary education in music performance or education preferred
• Previous experience teaching choir
• Previous experience teaching groups of children
• Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector search

Competencies:

• General knowledge of elementary academic curriculum expectations
• Additional experience and/or interest in arranging, improvisation, conducting, composing an asset
• Knowledge of the El Sistema philosophy and awareness of music for social change programs
• Interest in social justice and knowledge of current trends in equity, diversity, and inclusion

Please submit your application including your cover letter and resume as one document.