What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Music Lesson Instructor – Flute position at Germantown Academy?
Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
We are seeking seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of part-time flute instructor for the 2026-27 school year. The instructor must be available to give lessons during the school day (two/three days a week as the scheduling needs) and available to give after school lessons one day a week. The compensation is highly competitive, and the instructor is paid per lesson. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought
- Confident in Expression
- Collaborative in Action
- Honorable in Deed
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
We are seeking seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of part-time flute instructor for the 2026-27 school year. The instructor must be available to give lessons during the school day (two/three days a week as the scheduling needs) and available to give after school lessons one day a week. The compensation is highly competitive, and the instructor is paid per lesson. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
- Instruct, recruit, and retain students on flute and piccolo
- Develop and implement curriculum for flute musicians in grades 4-12 including Upper School Honors
- Demonstrate commitment to departmental engagements including collaborative interaction with performing arts faculty and staff
- Collaborate with Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Pep Band directors to ensure student success in ensembles
- Prepare Upper School flute musicians for PMEA district band solos and auditions
- Prepare flute students for ensemble rehearsals, performances, auditions, and a yearly studio recital
- Capability to teach a wide range of ability levels, from basic music literacy to college preparatory instruction
- Organize studio lesson schedules, working with students to set a lesson time
- Collaborate with private lesson coordinator and other instructors on curriculum and scheduling
- Communicate regularly with families and respond to issues involving private lesson scheduling
- Ensure that all rules and policies of the private lesson program are followed judiciously
- Responsible for identifying new program needs and possibilities for expansion as they arise
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in flute performance or music education is required, or equivalent teaching/performance experience
- A minimum of two years teaching experience is required
- Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Individual must be organized, and able to maintain a communication around scheduling