Child Care Centre Music And Movement Instructor

Center: Barrhaven (Ottawa Regions)

*MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL BETWEEN AND TEACH AT FOLLOWING CENTRES*: Kanata, Strandherd, Manotick, Fallowfield, and Barrhaven

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay Scale: $25-$35 (depending on experience)

Shift Options: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As a Music and Movement Instructor, you will ensure that all children are engaged, motivated and having fun while laying the groundwork for them to explore the world of music. Responsibilities include:

• Developing a music curriculum and preparing lessons plans.
• Teaching fundamentals of music: tempo, rhythm, pitch, etc. through various methods and activities.
• Communicating with diverse groups of children and other staff.
• Engaging, encouraging, and motivating children to reach their goals.
• Conducting group lessons for children aged 18 months – 4 years.
• All other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in early years or preschool settings
• Bring a joyful, upbeat, and engaging presence when working with children
• Be able to confidently incorporate songs and rhythm instruments such as shakers, drums, and sticks into programming (ability to play an instrument is a plus, but not required)
• Be confident leading interactive music and movement sessions
• Be comfortable supporting light administrative/back-end tasks (organizing materials, assisting with schedules, and following company protocols)
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills and maintain positive working relationships with educators, Centre Directors, and myself
• Be comfortable with part-time hours and travel between locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (ability to drive between locations is required)
• Must hold a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements

BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

BrightPath Kids Corp has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Careers@BrightPathKids.com. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place before you begin your employment.