Cello Studio Teacher: Private Lessons & Recitals

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 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.