Voice Instructor

MacPhail Center for Music; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Voice Instructor to deliver high-quality music lessons. This role involves teaching individual voice lessons to students of all levels, with a focus on beginners interested in various music styles, including classical and contemporary. The instructor will foster a positive learning environment, engage with students and families, and manage studio operations. If you have a degree in music and a commitment to inclusivity, this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to music education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of studio teaching experience.
• Experience with diverse styles of music preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert music instruction for individual voice lessons.
• Manage studio operations including scheduling and communication.

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. Participate in the IVI department, including attending department meetings.
6. Engage in the overall work and mission of MacPhail Center for Music.
7. Perform 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, with a significant portion focused on young students and beginners. Experience teaching small groups and 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.