OCSAC - Music Class Instructor

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Board of Education seeks a Music Class Instructor to lead weekly beginner through advanced-level classes for violin and/or cello, guitar, rock band, Suzuki method, or orchestra at the OC Arts Center or a local elementary school location.

The instructor will create and monitor instructional goals, tailor lessons to student needs, and schedule recitals while maintaining communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more orchestral string instrument, the piano, or guitar.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to teach in a heterogeneous setting with students of differing levels.
• Knowledge of instrument-specific technical skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning to advanced techniques on each instrument.
• Create and monitor instructional goals/outcomes.
• Tailor instruction to fit students' instructional needs.
• Select and sequence repertoire to support goals.
• Schedule bi-yearly or quarterly concerts/performances.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and school personnel.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teaching in diverse settings

Instrument proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education

Job description

• Position Type: OC Arts Center/ Music Instructor
• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Location: Oldham County Arts Center

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION – 1021.053

JOB DESCRIPTION: MUSIC CLASS INSTRUCTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more orchestral string instrument, the piano, or guitar.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to teach in a heterogeneous setting with students of differing levels.
• Knowledge of instrument-specific technical skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

JOB GOAL:

The Music Class Instructor will lead weekly beginner through advanced-level classes for violin and/or cello, guitar, rock band, Suzuki method, or orchestra at the OC Schools Arts Center or an assigned elementary school location.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced techniques on each instrument.
• Creating and monitoring instructional goals and outcomes.
• Creating, sequencing, and implementing instruction tailored to fit students' instructional needs.
• Selecting and sequencing repertoire that is appropriate for students' needs and supports instructional goals and outcomes.
• Scheduling bi-yearly or quarterly concerts and other performances.
• Communicating with parents and guardians, as well as with other school personnel.
• Participating in recruitment activities geared toward increasing student participation from year-to-year.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center salary schedule.

Adopted: July 23, 2018