Children’s Band Instructors
/Job Title:
Children’s Band Instructors
Organization:
Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society
Deadline:
Aug. 15, 2026
Organization Description:
VEMS is a BC nonprofit Society with CRA charitable status. We provide after school music programs to children of elementary school age. Our goal is to provide more music making opportunities to more children.
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Job Description:
VEMS is seeking brass and woodwind Band Instructors for the 2026-2027 school year. The band sessions occur after school at different Vancouver elementary schools. Each session has a brass and a woodwind specialist.
Responsibilities:
• Teach instrument set up and care to completely novice students
• Run weekly rehearsals with another instructor
• Take attendance and follow up with parents on absences
• Plan and program concerts/demonstrations for parents
• Liaise with the Parent Coordinator/Volunteer and VEMS management
• Communicate via e-mail to parents regarding performances
• Follow all public health and safety guidelines
• Ensure children are safe, particularly at the end of rehearsal
• Ensure children have a positive experience learning something new and challenging
• Punctual
• Attend Fall instructor training session (September 19, 2026)
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in music or in the process of acquiring said degree
• Must be able to read music
• Must be able to demonstrate/play the instruments in their area. See https://www.vems.ca/2025/06/30/beginner-band-faqs/
• Criminal background check (VEMS staff will provide information on how to obtain)
• Enjoys working with Elementary aged children.
• Instrument Proficiency: In some or all of woodwinds and/or brass
• Familiar with age and skill appropriate books and repertoire
• Music Theory: Able to teach rhythm, pitch, scales, and notation to young students
• Ensemble Skills: Teaching students how to play together as a group, including aspects like listening, blending, and following a conductor
• Tone Production: Helping students develop a clear and pleasing tone on their instruments through proper breath support, embouchure, and technique
• Technique: Teaching students’ proper hand and finger positioning, articulation, and other instrumental techniques necessary for playing their instruments effectively
• Instrument Maintenance: Teaching students’ basic maintenance and care for their instruments
• Performance Preparation.
• Bonus points for the ability to write and/or arrange music for a group’s abilities
How to Apply:
Please direct all inquiries to Robert Ford, president@vems.ca. Please include musical resume and contact information.
Remuneration:
$84 per rehearsal
