Inspiring Cello Instructor - Part-Time, On-Site

Music Love Academy; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful teaching studios

Faculty performances & recitals

Opportunities to grow your own roster

Job summary

Music Love Academy in Fairfax City, VA, is seeking a passionate Cello Teacher for a part-time, on-site role. You will provide engaging private cello lessons and may lead group classes, tailoring lessons to each student’s age, ability, and goals.

The ideal candidate has strong cello technique, teaching experience with diverse learners, and excellent communication. A bachelor’s degree in music is preferred, with a willingness to participate in recitals and academy events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Experience teaching private music lessons to children and adults.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic, and supportive approach to music education.
• Experience with neurodivergent students is a plus.
• Additional proficiency in piano or another instrument is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, high-quality private cello lessons, with opportunities to teach group classes.
• Develop individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's age, ability, learning style, and musical goals.
• Teach proper technique, musicianship, music reading, theory, and expressive performance.
• Prepare students for recitals, festivals, competitions, and other performance opportunities.
• Foster a positive, encouraging learning environment that builds confidence and a lifelong love of music.
• Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and academy administration.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty on performances, educational initiatives, and academy events.
• Maintain reliable scheduling, punctuality, and professional teaching standards.

Skills

Cello proficiency

Musicianship

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Patience & enthusiasm

Diversity sensitive teaching

Multi-instrument proficiency (adv)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education

Job description

Music Love Academy in Fairfax City, VA, is seeking a passionate Cello Teacher for a part-time, on-site role. You will provide engaging private cello lessons and may lead group classes, tailoring lessons to each student’s age, ability, and goals.

The ideal candidate has strong cello technique, teaching experience with diverse learners, and excellent communication. A bachelor’s degree in music is preferred, with a willingness to participate in recitals and academy events.