Private Instructor, Brass

TMEA; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkner High School Band Learning Community in Richardson, TX is seeking a private instructor for TUBA/EUPHONIUM to teach 6th–12th graders for the 26-27 school year, with the potential to guide 20+ students across the program.

The role requires excellent musicianship, outstanding communication with families and staff, calendar management, and collaboration on pedagogical practices to serve a full spectrum of students.

Qualifications

• Excellent musician with strong performance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with parents, students, staff.
• Ability to manage a busy calendar and weekly schedule.
• Willingness to collaborate on pedagogical practices for a full spectrum of students.
• Knowledge of solo literature across instruments.
• Understanding of the TMEA All-Region and All-State process.
• Interest in nurturing a positive studio culture.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach TUBA/EUPHONIUM to 6th–12th graders for the 26-27 school year.
• Potentially teach 20+ students.
• Coordinate with Berkner HS, ISD band staff.
• Collaborate on pedagogical practices for a diverse student population.

Skills

Excellent musician

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calendar management

Pedagogical collaboration

Literature repertoire

TMEA process knowledge

Section culture nurturing

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Comments

The Berkner High School Band Learning Community is searching for a TUBA/EUPHONIUM private instructor to take on students from 6th through 12th grades for the 26-27 school year. This job would potentially involve teaching 20+ students. Berkner is in Richardson ISD and the cluster includes two junior high schools. The Berkner HS, Liberty JH, and Apollo JH bands all have a long tradition of excellence.

Berkner Band private teacher profile

• Excellent musician
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when interacting with parents, students, and band staff
• Ability to manage a busy calendar and keep a consistent weekly schedule
• Willingness to collaborate on establishing pedagogical practices for a complete spectrum of students
• Knowledge of a wide variety of solo literature
• Understanding of the TMEA All-Region and All-State process
• Interest in participating in and nurturing a section culture within the studio
• Bachelor's Degree preferred