Strings Teacher

Ensemble Performing Arts; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Ensemble Schools seeks a part-time strings teacher for Creative Music Center in Monroe, CT. In-person instruction is required, with possible viola and other strings duties.

Availability within open hours is expected to support a reliable schedule for students and staff. The successful candidate will hold a music degree or equivalent performing experience, enjoy teaching young musicians, and pass a routine background check.

Qualifications

• Degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience.
• Experience teaching or working with young musicians.
• Ability to pass a routine background check and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person strings classes at Creative Music Center, Monroe, CT.
• Set and manage availability within open hours; maintain consistency for students and staff.
• Instruct violin/viola and other string instruments when possible; prepare lessons and progress reports.

Skills

Strings teaching

Music education

Punctuality

Education

Music degree (performance or pedagogy)

Equivalent performing experience

Job description

Job Description

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun and professional strings teacher to teach part-time Creative Music Center in Monroe, CT, named a NAMM Top 100 Dealer, 12 years running. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Ability to also teach viola and other string instruments is a plus!

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $32-38/hour.

Health benefit options and a 401(K) program with employer matching are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is specifically for Creative Music Center, in Monroe, CT. The Creative Music Center provides positive, memorable opportunities for students of all skill levels to explore their interest in music through a rewarding progression of discovery.

Learn more about us here: https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them

Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $32-38

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.