Assistant Teaching Artist (Part-Time)

Suzuki Association of The Americas Inc; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Edward’s Violin Studio in Morris County NJ is seeking music teachers to join a growing Suzuki-inspired program focused on attention, listening, creativity, and long-term musical development. This role offers mentorship from the studio director and growth opportunities, including group classes, early childhood music, community outreach, and studio leadership.

We seek teachers with strong instrumental training, 1–2 years teaching, Suzuki training or interest, and a passion for mentoring families

Qualifications

• 1–2 years teaching experience
• Suzuki training or strong interest in Suzuki philosophy
• Love working with young children and families

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning and/or intermediate students in your instrument(s)
• Teach in-home lessons with own transportation
• Participate in Suzuki-style group classes
• Communicate directly with families regarding scheduling and lesson preparation
• Support student retention and long-term engagement
• Attend brief weekly check-ins with the studio director
• Arrive 5–10 minutes early for lessons and maintain professional lesson timing
• Occasionally assist with performances, outreach events, and studio activities
• Seek ways to further the community presence of the studio

Skills

Instrument teaching

Mentorship mindset

Community building

Dependable & communicative

Collaboration

Job description

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Voice, Electric Bass, Percussion Edward’s Violin Studio is seeking music teachers to join a growing Suzuki-inspired program focused on attention, listening, creativity, and long-term musical development.

We view music education not merely as skill development, but as the cultivation of attention, listening, and human flourishing. This position is ideal for a teacher who enjoys working with beginners and younger students, values community, and wants meaningful mentorship while developing their own teaching voice. We are not looking for someone to simply fill a teaching schedule. We are looking for a colleague who wants to help build a meaningful, renewing community centered around attentive practice, diverse learning, and creative expression.

Our goal is to help excellent teachers find their own voice, develop diverse methodologies for teaching, and become part of a supportive team.

ABOUT THE STUDIO

Our philosophy combines traditional Suzuki principles with ear training, improvisation, movement, and community music-making. We believe that learning music is ultimately learning how to pay attention—to sound, to the body, to other people, and to oneself. Students participate in private lessons, group classes, performances, and creative musical experiences designed to develop both skill and confidence. The studio serves families throughout Morris County NJ.

MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

One of the distinguishing features of this position is the opportunity for ongoing mentorship. New teachers receive regular observation, coaching, and feedback from studio director Edward Obermueller, a violin teacher with more than twenty five years of experience teaching students in Suzuki and other environments.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

This role can evolve in several directions depending on the teacher’s interests and strengths:

• Private instruction
• Group class leadership
• Early childhood music programs
• Suzuki teacher development
• Community outreach
• Studio administration and leadership

We view growth as a series of doorways that can be entered according to each teacher’s interests and goals. Accordingly, there is no single advancement track or requirement to advance. This position is especially well suited to an emerging teacher seeking mentorship, a supportive community, and a pathway toward developing a thriving independent teaching career.

TO APPLY

Please send:

• Resume
• Brief teaching philosophy statement or letter of introduction
• Suzuki training history (if applicable)
• Video links (optional but encouraged)

Email: [e-mail]

DUTIES

• Teach beginning and/or intermediate students in your instrument(s), as appropriate to your level of experience
• Teach in-home lessons with own transportation
• Participate in Suzuki-style group classes
• Communicate directly with families regarding scheduling and lesson preparation
• Support student retention and long-term engagement
• Attend brief weekly check-ins with the studio director
• Arrive 5-10 minutes early for lessons and maintain professional lesson timing
• Occasionally assist with performances, outreach events, and studio activities
• Seek ways to further the community presence of the studio

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have strong training and experience in your chosen instrument
• Have 1-2 years of teaching experience
• Love working with young children and families
• Have Suzuki training or a strong interest in Suzuki philosophy
• Value mentorship and continued professional development
• Enjoy collaborating rather than working in isolation
• Are excited by community building and long-term student relationships
• Are dependable, communicative, and self-directed

Teachers with limited experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong musicianship, reliability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

This is a commission-based independent contractor position with significant opportunity for growth as enrollment increases. Teachers are supported in building and maintaining a stable studio schedule and are encouraged to participate in the long-term vision of the program.