What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of Cello position at Viewpoint School?
Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.
Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.
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Viewpoint School has a vibrant and comprehensive strings program that starts in first grade with a Suzuki program and continues through 12th grade. Our Middle and Upper School Orchestras have won many awards at Festivals throughout the years. The string teachers work together as a team to help our students be as successful as possible.
Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Teacher of Cello beginning in August of 2026. Ideally this person will have a cello degree in music education or performance and Suzuki training through cello book #2. Ideally this individual could also teach beginning violin and viola students or would be willing to learn basic skills on the violin and viola.
Duties include teaching private and group Suzuki cello lessons before and after school to students in grades 1 to 4, and teaching before school beginning strings classes to students in grades 3 and 4. During the school day, this individual will work with cellists in grades 5 to 12, leading sectionals, working with students individually and providing small group instruction and supporting the other string teachers.
Compensation: Anticipated compensation is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000