Substitute Strings Teacher for Ellsworth Music - (Ranson, Harpers Ferry, Frederick, Sheperdstow[...]

Ensembleschools; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ensembleschools is seeking a part-time strings instructor to teach violin and cello at Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair in Ranson, WV. The role involves in-person instruction for students, with preference given to those with greater availability for substitute teaching.

Successful candidates should have a degree in music performance or pedagogy, experience working with young musicians, and a commitment to punctuality. Pay ranges from $26 to $28 per hour, with health benefits and a 401K available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with young musicians.
• Strong appreciation for punctuality and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin and cello as substitutes at Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair.
• Instruct students in person and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Be available for consistent teaching when needed.

Skills

Strong music background

Experience working with young musicians

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to pass a background check

Education

Degree in music performance or pedagogy

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional strings instructor (violin and cello) to teach part-time as substitutes at Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair in Ranson, WV. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule, but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, 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 $26-$28/hour. Health benefits options and a 401K with employer match are available for all part‑and full‑time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community‑driven music & dance schools and stores that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair, our store and school in Ranson, WV. Founded in 2000, Ellsworth Music prides itself on providing fun, personalized, and professional music retail services and music education to hundreds of customers and students of all skill levels in a positive and nurturing environment. With over 15 highly‑trained and well‑loved teachers on staff, they provide positive, memorable opportunities for individuals to explore many aspects of music.

https://www.ensembleschools.com/ellsworth-music/

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!

Job Type: Part‑time
Pay: $26-$28 per hour

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.