Band or Orchestra Lesson Instructor - Contract Position

St. Croix Preparatory Academy; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Croix Preparatory Academy seeks Band and Orchestra Lesson Teachers to lead small-group instruction for middle school students. You will teach one or more instruments from band or orchestra, support large group classes, and maintain engaging, organized lessons.

Prior middle school teaching experience is preferred. Lessons total about 90 minutes daily, across at least two days each week, with a contract rate of $55/hour.

Qualifications

• Teach one or more band/orchestra instruments to middle school students.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach band and orchestra lessons in small groups and support large classes.
• Conduct approx. 90 minutes of instruction per day across at least two days per week.
• Coordinate schedules and maintain engaging, focused lessons.

Skills

Instruments teaching

Middle school teaching

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Band and Orchestra Lesson Teachers

The St. Croix Prep Band and Orchestra programs offer small group lessons to middle school students each week.

• Play and teach one or more instruments
  • Band: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion
  • Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
• Support large group classes by working with groups of 34 students in 15-minute lessons.
• Prior teaching experience with middle school students preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for keeping lessons focused and fun for students.

Teaching hours are approximately 90 minutes per day on at least two days each week.

Contract rate is $55/hour.