Cello Teacher

Opus 1 Music Studio; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Professional development

Free private lessons

Job summary

Opus 1 Music Studio in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an experienced cello teacher to join its San Francisco Bay Area faculty. The studio offers premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos and a roster of 1,400+ motivated students.

You will work with a community of internationally recognized teachers in a vibrant, supportive environment. You’ll teach cello to students from beginner to advanced levels, preparing them for ABRSM, CM, and RCM exams, orchestra auditions, and recitals.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching cello to students of various ages and levels.
• Familiarity with ABRSM, CM, and RCM exam preparation is a plus.
• Knowledge of Suzuki and Rick Mooney methods is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Teach cello to students from young beginners to advanced players.
• Prepare students for exams, orchestra auditions, and recitals.
• Collaborate with the Bay Area faculty and maintain engaging lessons.

Job description

Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Cello Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty based in Palo Alto, California (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,400+ motivated students of all ages.

You'll teach cello students from young beginners through advanced players preparing for exams (ABRSM, CM, RCM), orchestra auditions, and recitals. Familiarity with Suzuki, Rick Mooney, and traditional method books is helpful.

Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $45 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.