What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guitar Instructor position at Milwaukie School of Guitar?
The Milwaukie School of Guitar (AKA Milwaukie School of Music) is steadily expanding and seeking another guitar teacher to help keep up with demand. Instruments offered include guitar, piano, voice, banjo, ukulele, mandolin & electric bass.
Private lessons are our primary business, but we are actively adding new group classes and programs, so experience in that realm is a bonus. The majority of students will be beginners with little to no prior experience. (This is a community music school, not a conservatory. )
Teachers working weekdays must be available during peak hours of 3-7 pm. Weekend hours are typically 10-3 or 10-4. We are particularly interested in candidates available to work Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Established instructors typically teach 3-4 days a week, working with between 7-10 students each day. Lessons may be either 30 or 60 minutes. The majority of our students are children, but we have many adult learners as well. Most lessons take place in person, but the ability to teach online will occasionally be required.
New teachers typically start with 1-2 afternoons a week and expend from there as the schedule fills in. More hours and more days can be added as space allows. Exact hours are flexible.
It takes time to fill out a schedule with students, even when demand is high. To assist our teachers during the initial building phase, we offer a daily guarantee regardless of the number of lessons taught. Our goal is to acquire and keep high-value teachers by being respectful of their time and talents while offering opportunities for growth.
Requirements:
- Must be highly proficient on the guitar and confident teaching high-level students when necessary.
- Be able to read sheet music fluently.
- A strong understanding of music theory.
- At least two years of music teaching experience
- Experience working one-on-one with children (Students will be as young as 5 years old) and adults.
- Strong english communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- The ability to teach multiple instruments
- Experience teaching remotely via Zoom
- Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent formal training
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in education
This is an independent contractor position. All applicants must pass background check.
Please be prepared to provide a reference, including one current or former student or parent of a student.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- What is your typical approach for the first lesson with a new student?
- Please list the instruments you can confidently teach and the highest skill level to which you are comfortable teaching each instrument. For Example - Guitar (Advanced), Ukulele (Intermediate), Piano (Beginner).
- What, if any, instructional materials and method books do you typically use with your students?
- Please rank your comfort level in teaching these four popular styles of music: Classical, Jazz, Rock & Blues, Country & Bluegrass. (Please rank as either low, moderate, or high.)
- Do you have any additional information you would like to provide? We would love to hear if you specialize in any specific genres, styles, pedagogy.
- Do you specialize in any specific playing styles, techniques, or teaching methods?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Music Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30