Voice Instructor

Third Street Music School Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Third Street Music School Settlement seeks a part-time Voice Instructor to teach weekly private voice to school-aged, college students, and adult singers. The candidate will emphasize healthy singing and teach musical theatre, contemporary, and classical styles, with a studio accompanist and 32-week school year.

Duties include private lessons, progress reports, performance preparation, and collaboration with the registrar and department chair; a Master’s degree and at least two years of teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy, Vocal Music Education, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years minimum of private voice teaching experience in a private studio, community music school, collegiate or other school setting.
• Able to consistently work in-person Tuesday early afternoons-evenings. Additional days may be assigned based on availability.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education
• Strong communication skills and effective personal skills for working with young and adult students and families

Responsibilities

• Provide effective private voice instruction to students age 8+, including college aged and adult singers.
• Establish rapport with families and provide constructive feedback and annual goals for each student
• Advise and support students and family in other Third Street Music program-related activities
• Prepare students for performance opportunities within the Third Street music community and external opportunities
• Work positively with studio accompanist who attends lessons once a month
• Attend all studio performances and recitals, and participate in department meetings and professional development
• Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

In-person teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy

Job description

Job Title: Part-timeVoice Instructor

Department: Voice

Reports to: Voice Department Chair

Schedule: Tuesdays and/orMondays - Afternoon-Evening.

Position Overview Third Street Music School seeks a part-time music instructor to teach weekly private voice. The applicant should provide effective and engaging voice instruction to beginning school-aged, college students, and adult ages.

Exhibiting a unique combination of skill, experience, and empathy, faculty at Third Street seek to create a positive, welcoming, nurturing, and collegial environment. The ideal candidate is a dedicated voice educator and an exceptional musician who truly enjoys working with musicians of many ages in a community music school environment. Above all, Third Street places an emphasis on healthy singing and vocal technique in all styles of music and this candidate should be well-versed and excited about teaching musical theatre, contemporary, and classical styles. Classes take place weekly throughout the 32-week school year. Days available include Tuesdays, with the potential for additional days.

Duties

• Provide effective private voice instruction to students age 8+, including college aged and adult singers.
• Establish a good rapport with families and provide constructive feedback and annual goals for each student
• Advise and support students and family in other Third Street Music program-related activities
• Prepare students for performance opportunities within the Third Street music community and external opportunities
• Work positively with studio accompanist who attends lessons once a month
• Attend all studio performances and recitals, and participate in department meetings and professional development
• Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Pedagogy, Vocal Music Education, or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years minimum of private voice teaching experience in a private studio, community music school, collegiate or other school setting.
• Able to consistently work in-person Tuesday early afternoons-evenings. Additional days may be assigned based on availability.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education
• Strong communication skills and effective personal skills for working with young and adult students and families

About Third Street

Third Street Music School Settlement provides access to world‑class music and arts instruction to students of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of ability or economic circumstances. Founded in 1894 and celebrating 132 years of service, Third Street is the oldest community music school in the nation and proudly gives tribute to its settlement house roots with access and excellence programs.

Our Commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work, and no one feels tokenized.