Suzuki Violin Teacher (Austin, TX)

Suzuki Association of The Americas Inc; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Enchanted Wood Violin Studio is seeking a part-time violin teacher in North Austin. You will conduct weekly private lessons, guide students toward recitals, and collaborate with fellow teachers to craft a holistic curriculum in a welcoming teaching space.

The position requires strong violin pedagogy credentials, Suzuki/Kaleidoscopes training, and a reliable, organized approach. Expect modest hours with recital involvement and community events.

Qualifications

• Significant background in violin pedagogy with formal training.
• Kaleidoscopes book 1 training required; training provided if missing.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly private violin lessons to children ages 3+.
• Prepare students for recitals and performances.
• Attend recitals and faculty events, support studio activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop a comprehensive curriculum.
• Attend brief teacher meetings; be reliable, punctual and organized.
• Respond to routine communications in a timely manner.

Skills

Violin pedagogy

Suzuki training

Kaleidoscopes book 1

Education

Masters in violin pedagogy

Job description

Enchanted Wood Violin Studio (enchantedwoodsuzuki.com) is a dynamic growing studio of private teachers who share a nurturing philosophy, studio organizing, recitals, and community events. We are in North Austin in the Arboretum area, just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, close to both Round Rock and Austin ISD which have excellent and competitive public school orchestra programs.

Our studio uses both Suzuki and Kaleidoscopes. The latter is a holistic and child-centered approach integrating Suzuki, Montessori and Kodaly philosophies. More information about Kaleidoscopes can be found at discoverviolin.org .

About the area

Austin is a young and dynamic city, welcoming of diversity and progressive in character. Restaurants include every type of cuisine and a lively night life. Austin has an outdoorsy vibe with many beautiful parks in and around the city, and a river crossing the center of town. A vibrant downtown hosts music festivals throughout the year. The urban feel attracts professionals who value the arts, with families who seek out private lessons from a young age and are committed to lifelong music-making.

There are many gigging opportunities, from subbing with the Austin Symphony to weddings and other events. A qualified string player can easily play 1-2 weddings per weekend during most months of the year.

Duties:

• Teach weekly private lessons in your own space to children ages 3+
• Prepare students for recitals and other performances
• Attend your students' recitals, perform in faculty concerts, and support and/or lead studio community events
• Work with the other teachers to develop a comprehensive curriculum.
• Attend short, twice-per-semester teacher meetings.
• Be reliable, punctual, and well-organized
• Be available for and responsive to routine communications.

Qualifications:

• Significant background in violin pedagogy is required, such as a Masters in violin pedagogy and/or substantial Suzuki teacher training. Background in Kodaly / Dalcroze/ Orff/ related fields are bonuses.
• Kaleidoscopes book 1 training is required. If the applicant doesn't have Kaleidoscopes violin book 1 training, the training will be provided as a benefit and must be completed during the summer of 2025.

$3,200 a month starting salary (~20 hours of work a week)$60/hour for teaching, $25/hour admin