Part-Time Voice Instructor for All Ages — Theatre & Classical

Third Street Music School Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Third Street Music School Settlement seeks a part-time Voice Instructor to teach weekly private voice to school-aged, college students, and adult singers. The candidate will emphasize healthy singing and teach musical theatre, contemporary, and classical styles, with a studio accompanist and 32-week school year.

Duties include private lessons, progress reports, performance preparation, and collaboration with the registrar and department chair; a Master’s degree and at least two years of teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy, Vocal Music Education, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years minimum of private voice teaching experience in a private studio, community music school, collegiate or other school setting.
• Able to consistently work in-person Tuesday early afternoons-evenings. Additional days may be assigned based on availability.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education
• Strong communication skills and effective personal skills for working with young and adult students and families

Responsibilities

• Provide effective private voice instruction to students age 8+, including college aged and adult singers.
• Establish rapport with families and provide constructive feedback and annual goals for each student
• Advise and support students and family in other Third Street Music program-related activities
• Prepare students for performance opportunities within the Third Street music community and external opportunities
• Work positively with studio accompanist who attends lessons once a month
• Attend all studio performances and recitals, and participate in department meetings and professional development
• Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

In-person teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy

Job description

Third Street Music School Settlement seeks a part-time Voice Instructor to teach weekly private voice to school-aged, college students, and adult singers. The candidate will emphasize healthy singing and teach musical theatre, contemporary, and classical styles, with a studio accompanist and 32-week school year.

Duties include private lessons, progress reports, performance preparation, and collaboration with the registrar and department chair; a Master’s degree and at least two years of teaching