Cello Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,008 - 85,466; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs is seeking a Music School Teacher to instruct private cello lessons, assess students, plan and organize resources, select repertoire, and adapt teaching methods to fit individual needs. The role involves providing a varied range of activities to enhance students' musical and technical abilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in music (Master's preferred) and teaching experience in a private setting; the school values collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.
• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students' life-long love and learning of music.
• A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private cello lessons
• Assess students
• Plan and organize resources for lessons
• Select appropriate repertoire (sometimes in relation to assessments/examinations/competitions)
• Adapt lesson resources and tailor teaching methods to the needs of the individual
• Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students' musical and technical abilities
• Set clear goals for student progress and self-assessment
• Complete written feedback reports and assessments
• Encourage students to perform in weekly recitals and studio recitals
• Organize annual studio or inter-studio recitals
• Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts
• Teach with the use of technology when appropriate
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources
• Be an active member in professional organizations
• Be active in the music teaching community
• Attend faculty meetings

Skills

Teaching

Private cello lessons

Assessment

Recital organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master's degree

Job description

Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs are an important extension of a broad, deep, and balanced educational program. Student engagement in learning can be heightened by a rich extracurricular and co-curricular life, and our after school programs provide students with ample opportunities for exploration, experiencing, example and excellence/expertise.

The Music School collaborates to fulfill an important part of the Punahou School mission: to develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts.

A Music School Teacher will:

• Instruct private cello lessons
• Assess students
• Plan and organize resources for lessons
• Select appropriate repertoire (sometimes in relation to assessments/examinations/competitions)
• Adapt lesson resources and tailor teaching methods to the needs of the individual
• Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students' musical and technical abilities
• Set clear goals for student progress and self-assessment
• Complete written feedback reports and assessments
• Encourage students to perform in weekly recitals and studio recitals
• Organize annual studio or inter-studio recitals
• Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts
• Teach with the use of technology when appropriate
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources
• Be an active member in professional organizations
• Be active in the music teaching community
• Attend faculty meetings

Position Details:

• Work Year: 10.5 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, hours will vary based on scheduled lessons
• Hourly Rate*: $52.80/Hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music or combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.
• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students' life-long love and learning of music.
• A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.