What are the responsibilities and job description for the Suzuki Violin Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning position at Punahou School?
Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs are an important extension of a broad, deep, and balanced educational program. Student engagement in learning can be heightened by a rich extracurricular and co-curricular life, and our after school programs provide students with ample opportunities for exploration, experiencing, example and excellence/expertise.
The Music School collaborates to fulfill an important part of the Punahou School mission: to develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts. The Music School is seeking passionate and experienced teachers, who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. A Music School Teacher will:
- Instruct private and group violin lessons and classes
- Assess students
- Plan and organize resources for lessons
- Select appropriate repertoire (sometimes in relation to assessments/examinations/competitions)
- Adapt lesson resources and tailor teaching methods to the needs of the individual
- Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students’ musical and technical abilities
- Set clear goals for student progress and self-assessment
- Complete written feedback reports and assessments
- Encourage students to perform in weekly recitals and studio recitals
- Organize annual studio or inter-studio recitals
- Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts
- Attend faculty meetings
- Teach with the use of technology when appropriate
- Keep up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources
- Be an active member in professional organizations
- Be active in the music teaching community
Position Details:
- Work Year: 10.5 Months
- School Year: 2026-2027
- Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, hours will vary based on scheduled lessons
- Starting Hourly Rate*: $51.20/Hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in music or combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.
- Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
- Suzuki violin teacher training and background strongly preferred.
- An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students’ life-long love and learning of music.
- A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.
- A commitment to continual professional development.
- Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.
Salary : $51