Early Childhood Music - Overland Park, KS
About The Position
Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional Early Childhood (ages 4-5) group class instructor to teach part-time at Music House School of Music, Overland Park and Lenexa locations. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Teachers are primarily needed for Monday and Thursday nights between 3-9pm. Ability to instruct piano, voice, and/or guitar is highly beneficial. General teacher duties include: Teaching private lessons in a way that builds on the strengths and interests of the student. Leading group classes through the Music House curriculum. Attending monthly faculty meetings. Assisting with three community events per year (recitals, jam sessions, faculty concerts). Communicating and interacting with parents, fellow teaching faculty, and administrative staff. Tracking student attendance and maintaining detailed teaching notes. Signing students up for and preparing them for group and individual performances. Creating and/or following lesson plans and teaching guides. This posting is for Music House School of Music, our Overland Park and Lenexa, KS locations. Music House teachers are members of a team of over 25 teachers and 10 administrators who work collectively toward the development of a strong organization. With three locations and around 700 weekly students, this approach has served us well. However, our team-focused communal environment can seem very different for anyone with prior experience independently teaching private lessons. Music House is a place of growth, collaboration, and constant change. www.MusicHouseSchool.com About Ensemble Schools Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. Who We Are Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include: Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students. Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers. Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show! Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to John Boggs through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music education or performance is preferred.
- At least 1 year of teaching experience. Group teaching experience a plus.
- Performance experience in both an individual and ensemble setting.
- Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking and listening).
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient using technology including but not limited to computers, mobile devices, internet browsers, and various online applications.
- Appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to instruct piano, voice, and/or guitar is highly beneficial.
- Group teaching experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Teaching private lessons in a way that builds on the strengths and interests of the student.
- Leading group classes through the Music House curriculum.
- Attending monthly faculty meetings.
- Assisting with three community events per year (recitals, jam sessions, faculty concerts).
- Communicating and interacting with parents, fellow teaching faculty, and administrative staff.
- Tracking student attendance and maintaining detailed teaching notes.
- Signing students up for and preparing them for group and individual performances.
- Creating and/or following lesson plans and teaching guides.
Benefits
- A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job.
- Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
