Voice Faculty, Music School - Extended Learning

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 71,635 - 85,411; Part time

Job summary

Punahou School’s Music School seeks a passionate Music School Teacher to instruct private voice lessons, assess students, and tailor resources for lessons. hours and expectations vary, with weekly recitals and ongoing professional development.

The role supports students’ creativity and technical growth in a dynamic extended learning program. Work Year: 10.5 Months; School Year: 2026-2027; Hourly Rate: $52.80; work days Monday–Saturday in Honolulu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in music or combination of education and experience.
• Master degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private voice lessons.
• Assess students and provide feedback.
• Plan and organize resources for lessons.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual students.
• Provide varied activities to grow musical abilities.
• Set goals for student progress and self-assessment.
• Complete written feedback reports.

Skills

Voice teaching

Student assessment

Lesson planning

Communication

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 voice 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:

• Bacheloregree in music or combination of education and experience. Masteregree 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.