Cello Faculty | Mary Louise Curtis and Wynnefield Branch

Settlement Music School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funding

Paid faculty meetings

Supportive teaching environment

Job summary

Settlement Music School is seeking a dedicated cello teacher to join our Suzuki Tapestry Strings. Teaching is scheduled mainly in the afternoon, evenings, and Saturdays, with 10–20 hours per week depending on availability.

We provide registration support, scheduling, financial aid, accompanists for recitals, and ongoing professional development opportunities. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in cello-focused music education is preferred, with 3–5 years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in cello-focused music education or performance.
• 3–5 years teaching experience, including young children.
• Commitment to Suzuki pedagogy and program development.

Responsibilities

• Enroll in certification programs if needed and progress through Suzuki levels.
• Foster a positive learning environment and build rapport with families.
• Attend Annual Faculty Meeting (paid) and Monthly Tapestry Faculty Meetings (paid).
• Support the Settlement mission and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Skills

Cello teaching

Suzuki certification

Student rapport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music performance or music education with cello concentration

Master’s degree in music performance or music education with cello concentration

Job description

Cello Faculty | Mary Louise Curtis and Wynnefield Branch

Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania located in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Willow Grove, and its virtual branch, Settlement Music Online. Settlement provides $3 million dollars each year in financial aid and scholarships to 60% of its students. Settlement’s reach is broad, and it continues the principles of its Founders, that there be no barriers to participating in music and arts education.

Settlement Music School is one of only 18 community schools of the arts in the country that has national accreditation through ACCPAS – the Accrediting Commission of Community and Precollegiate Arts School.

Location: Mary Louise Curtis Branch at 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA & Wynnefield Branch at 4910 Wynnefield Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview

Settlement Music School is seeking a dedicated and motivated cello teacher to join our Suzuki Tapestry Strings. Led by Program Director, Shelley Beard, Tapestry Strings is a leading Suzuki program in the Greater Philadelphia Region with a dynamic, strong community. Settlement supports teachers through the following: registration, scheduling, awarding of financial aid, billing, student absences, performance opportunities, accompanists for student recitals, and more. There are also multiple opportunities throughout the year for professional development.

Depending on the candidate’s availability, teaching can range from 10 hours a week to upwards of 15 – 20 hours a week. Teaching is scheduled primarily in the afternoon after school, in the evening, and on Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

• If candidate does not already come with multiple levels of Suzuki Certification, work with Director to enroll in certification programs and move quickly through the levels. Candidates can apply through the Valerie Clayton Professional Development Fund to pay for certifications.
• Foster a positive learning environment.Establish an excellent rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion.
• Attendance at Annual Faculty Meeting in September (paid).
• Attendance at Monthly Tapestry Faculty Meetings (paid).
• Engagement in the overall work and mission of Settlement Music School.
• Belief in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in music education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music performance or music education with a concentration in cello; Master’s degree in music performance or music education with a concentration in cello, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years teaching experience including experience teaching young children

Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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