Faculty
About The Position
Join a team of highly qualified musicians who are at the heart of our mission, providing exceptional instruction through private lessons, group classes, early childhood programs, and our extensive Community Partnerships initiatives. Early Childhood Faculty teaching in our Early Childhood program receive extensive, paid training and mentorship. WCM EC instructors, along with their caregivers, lead students aged birth through 4 in developmentally appropriate musical activities. Early Childhood faculty teach at our 3 branches as well as in our Community Partnerships programs. WCM faculty teach group classes in blues, chamber music, jazz, music appreciation, piano, rock, and Suzuki strings. Lesson plans are provided for group classes. Area coordinators assist faculty with curriculum development and mentorship. Private Lesson instructors teach 34 weeks during the academic year and 8 weeks during the summer at our three locations. Student registration, scheduling, billing, and payment are managed through our Student Services team. Students take 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons, depending upon their age and ability levels. Through our Community Partnerships program, faculty take music education beyond the Conservatory walls to nearly 60 public and private schools, early childhood centers, and retirement communities. Faculty receive extensive, paid training, observation hours, and mentorship prior to placement at a Community Partnerships site. The Education Team handles all class scheduling as well as providing lesson plans and classroom instruments to all Community Partnerships teachers. All WCM Teaching Artists receive ongoing support and guidance from WCM’s Education Team, Professional Development Series, and Peer Mentorship Program. Our faculty further enriches the community with our Faculty Performance Series, School Recruitment Initiative, and numerous public events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music or 3 to 5 years of teaching experience.
- Experience leading groups of children (in classrooms, youth groups, community organizations, camps, childcare facilities, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual music educators are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Exceptional maturity and leadership.
- Ability to effectively communicate and follow the mission of the Conservatory and the policies of the President and Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional instruction through private lessons, group classes, early childhood programs, and Community Partnerships initiatives.
- Teach Early Childhood program classes, leading students aged birth through 4 in developmentally appropriate musical activities.
- Teach group classes in blues, chamber music, jazz, music appreciation, piano, rock, and Suzuki strings.
- Teach private lessons for 34 weeks during the academic year and 8 weeks during the summer.
- Take music education beyond the Conservatory walls to public and private schools, early childhood centers, and retirement communities through the Community Partnerships program.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to WCM's Education Team, Professional Development Series, and Peer Mentorship Program.
- Enrich the community with the Faculty Performance Series, School Recruitment Initiative, and numerous public events.
Benefits
- 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Complimentary ticket to Conservatory resident performances.
- 50% off Conservatory tuition for employees and employee family members.
- Free use of practice rooms based on availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
