Suzuki Violin Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs seek passionate and experienced violin teachers to join the Music School and inspire students through private and group lessons, assessments, and recitals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s preferred) and demonstrated teaching ability; Suzuki training is strongly preferred. Collaboration with staff, ongoing professional development, and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Organize 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 organizations
• Be active in the music teaching community

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Master’s degree preferred

Suzuki violin teacher training

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
• Organize 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 organizations
• 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.