5th Grade Beginning Band Teacher
A growing music school with two locations is seeking a qualified Elementary School Band Teacher for a 5th Grade Beginning Band position. This role runs Monday through Thursday, 2:45–4:15 PM, from mid-September through the end of March, with the opportunity to lead ensembles in April & May if desired. We are looking for a highly qualified & versatile instructor to join our team of effective and caring music educators.
Instructors will begin as part-time employees. Beginning hourly rate is $32.50 with opportunity to discuss a raise in January. Lessons are taught on site, in person. We are in need of an instructor to lead a beginning concert band group class for 5th grade students. We provide dental, telemedicine, accrued sick leave, and professional development workshops.
Applicant Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or greater in a related field.
- Previous teaching experience a plus.
- The ability to teach to the individual while still meeting set goals for the ensemble.
- Good people skills: works well with both children and adults, and enjoys building client relationships.
- Timely & Reliable: though we appreciate the gigging musician, we are not looking for musicians who regularly ask off to travel and record. Consistency in instruction is important to student growth & success.
- Good time management skills.
- A positive attitude during instruction: the ability to encourage and motivate students to work through their weak areas and to build upon their strengths.
- The desire to collaborate with a team to create a high quality, yet fun, music education environment.
- Must love teaching — the desire to make teaching your career is a big plus!
Application Process:Please include a short cover letter which includes:
- Your primary instrument
- Any secondary instruments you are comfortable teaching
- Any group classes you are excited to teach
- A brief description of your teaching experience and methods
We will contact qualified candidates for interviews. Thank you!
Job Type: Part-timeRate: $32.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday, 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
- Mid-September through end of March (optional ensemble leadership in April & May)
Work Location: In person