VIOLIN TEACHER

Apply for the violin teacher job at Merriam School of Music today!

We’re seeking violin instructors who can inspire, with a deep love and knowledge of music theory, an appreciation for the wide range of musical genres that violin can participate in, and a keen interest in maintaining their own musical journey.

Violin has become a cornerstone musical instrument for early music education, prominent within the Suzuki Method as well as others. Merriam is fortunate to count many violin professionals as long‑term members of our staff.

Here at Merriam you’ll join our team of pros, and foster your own career at the same time. You’ll have the opportunity to advance within the school and play increasingly important roles in helping to shape students’ lives and the future of the school.

Responsibilities

We welcome all styles of violinist to apply: whether you’re purely classical, have been fiddling since 3, a plug‑in for electric stylings a la Trans Siberian Orchestra, or a little jazz in the style of Stéphane Grappelli.

And, we’re seeking out two very unique and valuable types of violinists for our school: full and part‑time core instructors, and professional performers who connect less frequently.

Firstly, our academy of music is built upon the long‑term commitment of our teaching staff. Many of our core teachers have been with the school for over a decade, and our most engaged and successful teachers consider this a professional home and a place to foster their careers.

But additionally, we are also seeking professional performers with active music‑industry careers who find satisfaction in sharing their knowledge and enhancing their income in a flexible, credible way. These artists act as adjudicators, guest lecturers, course contributors, remote coaches for elite students, and content contributors.

Our teachers hail from throughout the GTA, including Etobicoke, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, Brampton, Scarborough, and more. As we expand online, however, we’d love to hear from you regardless of where you are, from Dartmouth to Brantford, Guelph to Gatineau, Alberta to Quebec, Stouffville to Saskatoon, Port Coquitlam to Port Dover.

Regardless of what job type you apply for, the age group of the students, your past job titles, or whether you have a bachelor’s degree or doctorate, we value musicianship (not necessarily virtuosity) and a genuine connection with educating above all else. Successful candidates will have post‑secondary education, except where recognized success in the music industry or exceptional prior teaching experience provides a similar depth of knowledge.

WORKING AT MERRIAM

Merriam Music is an equal opportunity employer that has a long track record of fostering growth for its employees, sculpting job opportunities that build upon each individual’s strengths. While other businesses may claim a similar culture, few can boast that their entire first and second management levels are made up of 10+ year employees.

Our workplace is supportive, with open‑door policies with all direct managers and support for all employees when and where needed. Whether that be mentoring and coaching so that you can achieve maximum job success, or being responsive to personal needs and challenges, our employees are the strength of our business, and we treat you as such.

And finally, you’ll be heard. Ideas are welcomed and encouraged, and the best ideas are adopted regardless of who and where they come from. We all succeed when everyone is supported fairly and genuinely – and you’ll feel it from day one.

APPLYING FOR JOB

Please click the link to begin your application process. We ask that you attach a cover letter, and if you don’t have one, you’ll be given an opportunity to write a short introduction about yourself. You’ll be asked about your schedule preferences, earning expectations, your past experience, your resume, and your musical areas of strength.

Merriam Music isn’t just on a mission, we’re growing at the same time. And to propel our growth, we want to partner with talented and innovative individuals who will help us get there. You don’t need to be a musician, just someone who understands how powerful music can be.

We have openings in a wide variety of areas, including sales and product specialists, music teachers and coaches, administrators and customer care team members, or creative content producers for written, social, and video communications.

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