Advanced Violin Instructor

Russian Sound Music Academy; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPF after 12 months

Career development opportunities

Performance opportunities

Use of pianos and facilities

Job summary

Russian Sound Music Academy Ltd. in Hong Kong seeks a competent violinist to teach beginning to advanced violin and chamber music in both English and Russian modes of instruction. Start date ASAP with goal to have an instructor in place by January 5, 2027.

The role involves private lessons, performance duties, and assisting in the rundown and organization of concerts, recitals, and special events for the school, under the Director's guidance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a respected institution.
• Fluency in English and Russian languages.
• High level of violin proficiency; knowledge of Russian pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and maintain student progress.
• Participate in school and community musical events.
• Prepare students for performances, exams, and competitions.
• Explain and demonstrate violin techniques.
• Assist in organizing and conducting performances.
• Maintain a high level of violin proficiency.
• Assist in organizing international music competitions, festivals, and cultural exchanges.
• Contribute to the development of the school.

Skills

Fluency English-Russian

Violin proficiency

Russian pedagogy knowledge

Time management

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Russian Sound Music Academy Ltd. is seeking a competent and well-trained violinist to teach beginning to advanced violin as well as chamber music in both English and Russian speaking modes of instruction in Hong Kong. The start date is as soon as possible with a goal to have an instructor in place by January 5, 2027. Candidates are expected to teach private violin lessons; perform and assists in the rundown and organization of concerts, recitals and other special functions for the school; to assist in other duties as may be given by the Director from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a masters or equivalent degree or higher from a respectable Russian method institution
• Fluency in both English and Russian languages
• A high level of violin proficiency
• Knowledge and ability to teach the Russian method of pedagogy

Violin Instructor Duties

• Evaluate and maintain student progress
• Participate in school and community musical events
• Prepare students for performances, exams, and competitions
• Explain and demonstrate violin and music related techniques
• Assist the Director in organizing and conducting performances
• Maintain a high level of violin proficiency
• assisting in organizing and running international music competitions and festivals and cultural exchange programs with various institutions and organizations
• Contribute to the development of the school

Skills/Qualifications

• Maintain a high level of violin performance
• Time management and organisation
• Professionalism
• Verbal communication
• Fluency in Russian

Faculty will be compensated on an hourly basis. On average the candidate can expect a net income of HK$25K-35K per month, for roughly 20 hours of lessons and 20 hours of preparation time per week. MPF is provided after the first 12 months(the Hong Kong mandatory retirement scheme). Additional benefits include career development and performance opportunities and use of pianos and facilities as available.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Master's Degree (Required)

Experience:

violin teaching: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Russian (Required)