Cello Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Music School seeks passionate and experienced teachers to join our program. A Music School Teacher will instruct private cello lessons, assess students, plan resources, select repertoire, adapt lessons to individual needs, and provide a varied, engaging range of activities to develop musical and technical abilities.

Collaboration with colleagues, clear communication with families and staff, and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or combination of education and experience; master’s preferred.
• Three years of private teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
• Enthusiasm for music and ability to inspire lifelong love of learning.
• Willingness to collaborate with fellow teaching colleagues.
• Commitment to continual professional development.
• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written.

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

Communication

Collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Master’s degree preferred

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. The Music School is seeking passionate and experienced teachers, who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. 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.