Violin and Viola Teacher

Ensemble Schools; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Ensemble Schools is seeking a violin/viola instructor for The Music Box in Lafayette, LA. The role is in-person with availability on Wednesdays 3–8pm. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong music background and love of teaching, with reliable transportation and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Pay ranges from $20 to $26 per hour. We value punctuality, consistency, and a genuine passion for guiding young musicians.

Qualifications

• Strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, music education, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience.
• Demonstrated love of teaching and experience working with young musicians.
• Punctuality and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct violin and viola in person at The Music Box in Lafayette, LA.
• Teach with focus on technique, expression, and musicality.
• Maintain consistent schedule and communicate availability; show punctuality.

Education

Degree in music performance/education

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional violin and viola instructor for The Music Box in Lafayette, LA. We are looking for a teacher who will instruct IN PERSON and is available Wednesdays from 3-8pm.

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, music education, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $20-$26/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven music and dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

This posting is specifically for The Music Box, in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Music Box has provided the premier music lesson experience in Acadiana since 2012. We support students of all ages in their musical pursuits while fostering Confidence and Creativity through Music! We take pride in customizing the learning experience and guiding our students through every stage of their musical journeys.

We focus on the core musical instruments, specifically piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, bass, and elevate the learning experience with our exciting live concerts and recording sessions. To us, music is magic and the experience of learning to sing or play an instrument should be dazzling.

Learn more about us here:

https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20-$26 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.