Trumpet Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Extended Learning Programs offer rich after-school opportunities in a broad educational program. The Music School seeks passionate teachers to deliver private trumpet instruction and nurture students’ musical growth.

Responsibilities include assessing students, planning lessons, selecting repertoire, and keeping detailed feedback for progress. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in music (master’s preferred) with 3 years of private-teaching experience, strong communication

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.
• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students’ life-long love and learning of music.
• A willingness to collaborate with fellow teaching colleagues and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private trumpet lessons.
• Assess students.
• Plan and organize resources for lessons.
• Select appropriate repertoire for lessons and exams.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual student needs.
• Provide an engaging range of activities to develop 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 and studio recitals.
• Organize annual studio or inter-studio recitals.
• Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts.
• Teach with the use of technology when appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources.
• Be active in professional organizations and the music teaching community.

Skills

Enthusiasm for music

Inspire students’ love of music

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

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 trumpet lessons
• 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
• 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
• Attend faculty meetings

Position Details

• Work Year: 10.5 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, hours will vary based on scheduled lessons
• 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.
• 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.