Suzuki Cello Teacher

Suzuki Association of The Americas Inc; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Suzuki Association of The Americas Inc. seeks a Teacher of Cello starting August 2026 to guide students in the Santa Monica Mountains area, Calabasas.

The role includes after-school private and group Suzuki cello instruction for grades 1–4, and before-school strings for grades 3–4, with daytime work with grades 5–12, leading sectionals and supporting other string teachers. The ideal candidate holds a cello degree in music education or performance and Suzuki training through cello book #2, with

Qualifications

• Cello degree in music education or performance required.
• Suzuki training through cello book #2 preferred.
• Willingness to learn basic violin/viola if not already proficient.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group Suzuki cello lessons before and after school for grades 1–4.
• Lead before-school strings classes for grades 3–4.
• Work with cellists in grades 5–12 during the day; lead sectionals and provide individual/small group instruction; support other string teachers.

Skills

Suzuki training

Violin/Viola basics

Education

Cello degree in music education or performance

Job description

Position: Teacher of Cello – commencing August 2026. School is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40‑acre campus in Calabasas.

Duties:

Duties include teaching private and group Suzuki cello lessons before and after school to students in grades 1 to 4, and teaching before school beginning strings classes to students in grades 3 and 4. During the school day, this individual will work with cellists in grades 5 to 12, leading sectionals, working with students individually and providing small group instruction and supporting the other string teachers.

Qualifications:

Ideally this person will have a cello degree in music education or performance and Suzuki training through cello book #2. Ideally this individual could also teach beginning violin and viola students or would be willing to learn basic skills on the violin and viola.

Compensation:

Anticipated compensation is $65,000 – $85,000 depending on experience in addition to a benefits package.