Private Music Lesson Instructor – Voice

Germantown Academy

We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought

• Confident in Expression
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Compassionate in Spirit

• Collaborative in Action
• Honorable in Deed
  
  

Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.

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.

We are seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the part-time position of voice instructor beginning the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for an individual that is available 2-3 days a week to give in-person instruction during the school day. The compensation is highly competitive and based on studio enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, instruct, and retain students (6-12th grades) on voice annually
• Capability to teach a wide range of ability levels, from basic music literacy to college preparatory instruction
• Proficiency in and openness to a variety of music genres
• Prepare students for and attend a yearly studio recital
• Collaborate with Choir Director and Musical Theatre Director on preparing students for their performances
• Demonstrate commitment to departmental engagements including collaborative interaction with performing arts faculty and staff
• Work closely with the Private Music Lesson Coordinator to help lead a growing studio
• Organize studio lesson schedules, working with students to set a lesson time
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years teaching experience is required
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in vocal performance or music education with vocal emphasis is required, or equivalent teaching/performance experience
• Exhibit master vocal performance skills, including classical, popular, and jazz styles
• Demonstrate proficient piano skills, as needed for teaching one-on-one vocal instruction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities
• Previous experience as a voice instructor and a significant choral background strongly preferred