Voice Instructor

Macphail Center for Music; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Voice Instructor to join their team. This role focuses on teaching individual voice lessons to students of all levels, with a particular emphasis on beginners. The instructor will create a positive learning environment, manage studio operations, and engage with students and families. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant music education community. If you have a strong background in music education and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of studio teaching experience required.
• Experience with diverse styles of music and young beginners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive learning environment for students.
• Provide expert music instruction and manage studio activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Cultural competency skills

Education

Degree or certification in music or music education

Job description

TITLE: Voice Instructor

REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental and Vocal (IVI) Instruction

LOCATION: Minneapolis, Apple Valley, and Chanhassen onsite and in-person

SCHEDULE: Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturdays

STATUS: Exempt; part-time

START DATE: Spring 2025

COMPENSATION: Instruction wage determination by level of tuition, education, experience
Level 1 Tuition = $42.00 - $49.00 per hour
Level 2 Tuition = $50.00 - $59.00 per hour

Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise. The instructor teaches individual voice lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced) with an emphasis on the beginners who are interested in learning classical, pop, rock and contemporary styles of music.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Foster a positive learning environment.
2. Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion.
3. Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating singing in lessons and coaching the student.
4. Manage studio, including recruitment, lesson planning, scheduling, registration paperwork, Outlook calendar maintenance, phone calls, and communication.
5. Participation in the IVI department, including attending department meetings.
6. Engagement in the overall work and mission of MacPhail Center for Music.
7. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners. Experience teaching small groups preferred. Experience teaching diverse styles of music preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Effective communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency skills and commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Physical Demands: Frequently (approximately 2/3 of the day) sitting, repetitive wrist motion, grasping/pinching, bending at knees, and twisting at the neck. Occasionally (approximately 1/3 of the workday) lifting (up to approximately 10 lbs), standing, keyboarding, writing, bending at waist, twisting at the waist and turning/pivoting.