Strings TeacherGeneva IL

Ensemble Performing Arts; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) program with employer matching

Job summary

A community-driven music school in Geneva, IL, is seeking a part-time Strings Instructor to teach violin, viola, and cello. The ideal candidate will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music or equivalent experience, alongside teaching skills. Consistent availability is important, with pay ranging from $25 to $30 per hour. This role involves a strong commitment to punctuality and reliable transport, along with the ability to pass a background check. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music performance or equivalent.
• Love of teaching and experience working with young musicians.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass a routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in string instruments, including violin, viola, and cello.
• Maintain consistent availability as preferred by students and staff.

Skills

Music performance

Teaching experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Background check clearance

Education

Degree in Music

Equivalent performing experience

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional Strings Instructor (violin, viola, and cello) to teach part-time at Hix Brothers Music School, our Geneva, IL location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON!

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 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 $25-30/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. 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!

This posting is for Hix Brothers Music School, our school in Naperville. Musical Expressions is an independent music school located in Naperville, IL. Musical Expressions prides itself on providing fun, personalized, and professional music education to students of all skill levels in a positive and welcoming environment.

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Stephanie Henry through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our fine arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type

Part‑time

Pay

$27‑30 per hour