Music Instructor for Strings - Violin and Cello

RAGA LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bach to Rock in Leesburg, VA is seeking a part-time Music Specialist to provide private and semi-private lessons, coach small rock/pop ensembles, and support school administration.

The role requires teaching music concepts, multi-instrumental abilities, and strong communication with students and staff. Candidates should be comfortable with basic sound equipment and collaborative school activities at our music school.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate and/or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
• Experience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or license
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

• Provide private or semi-private music instruction using a proprietary Bach to Rock curriculum
• Instruct students in techniques to play in small groups
• Direct small groups in playing, performing and recording songs
• Support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles with School Director staff
• Move, set up and break down equipment for school events
• Assist management with customer service and prospect calls
• Perform basic school maintenance tasks (hang posters/frames, install static clings)
• Assist in moving furniture and equipment
• Assist in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments

Skills

Music concepts

Multi-instrumentalist

Teaching

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Teaching certificate or degree in music

Currently enrolled in a music degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Position Purpose:

To work part time providing private or semi-private music instruction to students on a variety of instruments. To provide band coaching to small rock/pop ensembles for the purposes of live performance and recordings. To provide music school administrative support, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Music Specialist

• To provide instruction to music students in a private or semi-private lesson format using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools.
• To instruct students in techniques needed to play in small groups.
• To direct small groups in playing, performing and recording original and cover songs.
• To support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director staff.
• Move, set up and break down equipment at the school and school events
• Assist B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls when needed
• Perform a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) when needed
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and materials
• Assist in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments

Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students
• Must play a musical instrument. Multi-instrumentalists are strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to run basic sound equipment
• Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments
• Must be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities
• Advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, i.e. telephones, photocopiers and computers
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to work effectively with B2R staff and management
• Ability to pass a background check

Education, Work Experience

• Teaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
• Experience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or license
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
• Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic office environment
• Music studio
• Music event venues in the metro area around the school

Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion