Voice Coach - Private Instruction

The Shipley School; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shipley School seeks a private music lesson instructor for voice to join our faculty of private teachers. This role involves on-campus weekly lessons in voice, focusing on vocal health and a broad repertoire.

The successful candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree in vocal performance or music education, coordinate with ensemble directors, and communicate clearly with students and families. Responsibilities include keeping timesheets and scheduling developmentally appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in vocal performance or music education required.
• Experience teaching private voice during weekly lessons.
• Ability to coordinate with campus ensembles and directors.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly private voice lessons on campus.
• Introduce vocal techniques emphasizing vocal health.
• Schedule lessons and submit timesheets.
• Coordinate with ensemble directors for instrument demonstrations as needed.
• Encourage participation in recitals and regional festivals.
• Maintain records of student progress.

Skills

Vocal technique

Music education

Classical repertoire

Schedule lessons

Communication

Private instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocal performance or music education

Job description

Voice Coach - Private Instruction

The Shipley School seeks a private music lesson instructor for voice.

This person will join our list of private music teachers and will be employed directly by parents. Private lesson instructors are paid by families and typically schedule 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons.

The qualified candidate will be expected to:

• Introduce and demonstrate developmentally appropriate vocal techniques with an emphasis on vocal health.
• Demonstrate knowledge of classical repertoire and techniques, as well as those common to musical theater, pop, jazz, etc. in weekly assignments.
• Schedule and teach weekly lessons on campus in their area of expertise.
• Communicate clearly, timely, and respectfully with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Submit lesson timesheets by the first of each month to the Private Lesson Coordinator.
• Introduce and demonstrate instrument(s) in coordination with music ensemble directors as needed.
• Coordinate developmentally appropriate performance opportunities for students on and/or off campus.
• Help students manage and record progress over time.
• Stay current with teaching trends, best practices, and knowledge of the performance repertoire.
• Encourage students to participate in extracurricular musical offerings in our region, including but not limited to: performing ensembles, recitals, workshops, summer festivals, all-state festivals and competitions when and where appropriate.
• Enjoy working with young musicians, help build excitement around participation in music making, and have a good sense of humor.

The candidate must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in vocal performance or music education, with the voice as the primary area of study.

All interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Music Department Chair, Harley Givler ([e-mail]).