Vocal Music Teacher

The Music Teachers work closely with our students to deliver high quality experiences that boost confidence and nurture creativity. In this role, the Music Teachers will work to dazzle newcomers and returning students, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and provide a pathway to aspiring musicians to reach their full potential.

This might be the role for you if:

• You LOVE children and want to pass on your passion for music
• You like to occasionally get your hands dirty and help keep our studio in tip top shape
• You are excited and willing to learn new ideas and teaching methods
• You embrace and promote our mission
• You delight in the successes of others
• You can work in a fast-paced and noisy workplace
• You’re a go-getter, self-starter
• You are comfortable learning and implementing our studio curriculum
• You can commit to prepping for classes, providing learning tools, and adapt to different learning styles to promote an inclusive learning environment
• You want a pivotal role in an organization and making a positive impact on children and youth
• You are fun and friendly and like pitching in with backstage activities at performances

This is not the role for you if:

• You’re looking for short term, something quick and easy - We’re looking for someone to stay with us for the long haul to see the results of the work being implemented
• You don’t like being stretched out of your comfort zone
• You are a procrastinator and make excuses for not getting work done
• You only want to work with advanced students
• You do not like to follow a set curriculum for your classes
• You don’t have the time to prep for for classes at home, attend staff meetings, or trainings outside of regularly scheduled classes, or arrive early before class
• You prefer to shout or use tougher coaching techniques when teaching

Qualifications

The candidate must:

• have at least five combined years of professional or college level performance experience related to what you will teach
• one or more instruments in bands, orchestras or other ensembles
• singing in choirs, singing solo or as part of musical groups
• dress appropriately for lessons and studio activities
• possess a minimum of 2 years music teaching experience, a degree in music/music education, college credits in music, and/or extensive training in music
• be able to read music, understand music theory and teach using proper terminology
• able to teach to beginner through advanced musicians or vocalists of varying ages and skill levels
• be able to demonstrate skills and provide feedback to assist students in developing good habits and proper technique
• For instrumental music - ability to teach multiple instruments preferred but not required

Essential Duties

• Implement curriculum or lesson plans as provided by the studio
• Teach level appropriate music to students
• Select and rehearse piece of music for the student to perform
• Record voiceover or video instructional aids for students
• Attend staff meetings, events and performances
• Responsible for the safety of the school assets (human, financial, and physical) and students entrusted in your care (watching who is picking up children, ensuring children don't leave without an adult or go into parking lot alone)
• Daily use of database system for student attendance
• Light cleaning of studio room, reporting areas in need of repair or replacement
• Report all incidents, accidents, and concerns arising from any and all school functions, classes, or performances to the Executive Director.