Suzuki Violin Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Music School seeks a passionate violin teacher to lead private and group lessons, assess students, and plan resources. The role emphasizes repertoire selection, adapting methods to each student, and guiding recital performances within a vibrant school community in Honolulu.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in music (Master’s preferred) and several years of private teaching experience, with Suzuki training highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or combination of education and experience.
• Three years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.
• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
• Suzuki violin teacher training strongly preferred.
• Enthusiasm for music and ability to inspire lifelong learning.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private and group violin lessons and classes.
• Assess students and plan resources for lessons.
• Select repertoire for lessons and assessments/exams.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual needs.
• Provide engaging activities to develop musical and technical skills.
• Set goals and track student progress.
• Complete written feedback reports and assessments.
• Encourage performances in weekly and studio recitals.
• Organise annual studio or inter-studio recitals.
• Communicate with parents and staff and network contacts.
• Attend faculty meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
• Incorporate technology where appropriate and stay updated on pedagogy.

Skills

Suzuki violin training

Teaching experience

Performance skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs are an important extension of a broad, deep, and balanced educational program. Student engagement in learning can be heightened by a rich extracurricular and co-curricular life, and our after school programs provide students with ample opportunities for exploration, experiencing, example and excellence/expertise.
The Music School collaborates to fulfill an important part of the Punahou School mission: to develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts. The Music School is seeking passionate and experienced teachers, who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. A Music School Teacher will:

• Instruct private and group violin lessons and classes
• Assess students
• Plan and organize resources for lessons
• Select appropriate repertoire (sometimes in relation to assessments/examinations/competitions)
• Adapt lesson resources and tailor teaching methods to the needs of the individual
• Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students’ musical and technical abilities
• Set clear goals for student progress and self‑assessment
• Complete written feedback reports and assessments
• Encourage students to perform in weekly recitals and studio recitals
• Organise annual studio or inter‑studio recitals
• Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts
• Attend faculty meetings
• Teach with the use of technology when appropriate
• Keep up‑to‑date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources
• Be an active member in professional organisations
• Be active in the music teaching community

Position Details:

• Work Year: 10.5 Months
• School Year: 2027-2028
• Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, hours will vary based on scheduled lessons
• Starting Hourly Rate*: $52.80/Hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.
• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.
• Suzuki violin teacher training and background strongly preferred.
• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students’ life‑long love and learning of music.
• A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.