Violin Instructor

ARTS COMMISSION; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

401k plan with employer matching

Job summary

Rosie’s House in Phoenix is seeking a part-time Violin Instructor to teach group violin classes in its Afterschool Program for students in grades 3-12. Classes follow Suzuki-inspired pedagogy and focus on violin fundamentals to foster a supportive learning environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of teaching experience and fingerprint clearance. The position includes Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm group sessions, with extra hours for training and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years teaching experience, or 6 years equivalent youth development experience.
• Fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain one).
• Arizona Teaching Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach group violin classes for students in grades 3-12.
• Create lesson plans and supplemental materials as needed.
• Evaluate and report on student progress.
• Collaborate with strings faculty for large group performances.
• Prepare students for concerts and recitals.
• Attend faculty meetings and school events.

Skills

Violin pedagogy

Violin performance

Teaching experience

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years teaching experience or 6 years equivalent youth development

Job description

Reports to: Faculty and Curriculum Director

Position Type: Non-Exempt/Part-time status

Salary: $60/hour

Hours: 3 hours weekly

Location: 919 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

Rosie's House, one of the nation’s largest free music education non-profits, seeks a Violin Instructor for its Afterschool Program to teach violin group classes. Violin group classes are available for students in grades 3-12, and students are grouped by their grade levels. They focus on violin fundamentals and incorporate methods from Suzuki. Violin group class is an entry level class for students to begin their journey in music, and it is structured to foster a positive environment for social bonding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach group violin classes for students in grades 3-12
• Create lesson plans and supplement materials as needed
• Evaluate and report on the progress of students
• Collaborate with other strings faculty for large group performances
• Prepare students for concerts and recital performances
• Attend faculty meetings and special school events

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of violin performance and pedagogy
• Experience teaching and evaluating students in grades K-12 consistently over 2+ years, with proven results in their learning and musical development
• Ability to identify and meet students’ diverse learning needs
• Commitment to respectful, compassionate, and active communication with students, families, colleagues, and staff
• Passion for transforming lives through high-quality music education

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

• Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm, Group Classes (3)
• Start date is August 17th
• Some additional hours required for training, special projects, and events

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR (32 LESSON WEEKS)

• Fall Semester (2026), August 17th – December 16th
  • Labor Day (holiday) September 7th
  • Thanksgiving Break, November 23rd – 28th
  • Winter Break, December 17th – January 3rd
• Spring Semester (2027), January 4th – May 5th
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, January 18th
  • Spring Break, March 8th – 14th

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years teaching experience, or 6 years equivalent youth development experience
• Fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain one)

Preferred

• Arizona Teaching Certification

BENEFITS

• Paid Sick Time: Rosie’s House offers paid sick time in accordance with Arizona law to all Arizona employees. It is accrued by hourly employees at a rate corresponding to their total number of work hours.
• Retirement: Rosie’s House offers a 401k plan option to all of its employees. Employer matching funds are available for employees who work 320 hours or more in a given year.

Rosie’s House is committed to creating a safe environment free from abuse of any kind. Rosie’s House has policies that safeguard our students including Sexual Abuse Awareness Training, Screening Process, and Criminal Background Check for all staff before employment begins.

Conditions: This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change. Company reserves the right to revise the responsibilities or to require other or different tasks be performed at any time.

MORE ABOUT US

At Rosie’s House our work culture is supportive, collaborative, transparent and mission focused. Rosie’s House employs eleven staff and 23 part-time highly trained music educators and has an annual operating budget of approximately $2,500,000 (contributed revenue model). Our team believes music education creates hope, fuels the imagination, sparks creativity, and is a powerful force for social justice and vitality in our community.

Providing over 800 youth, ages 0-18, with opportunities in early childhood, piano, strings, winds, percussion, guitar, choir, digital music, and Mariachi, Rosie’s House is one of the largest 100% free music programs nationwide. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to high-quality music education. Through music, we support youth as they develop their full creative and personal potential.

Organization/Company: Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children
Website: https://www.rosieshouse.org
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Apply by: Open until filled