Part-Time Guitar Teacher - Melody Academy of Music

Ensemble Performing ArtsCupertino, CA
$40 - $50Onsite

About The Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional guitar instructor to teach part-time at Melody Academy of Music, with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto. Ability to teach other instruments (especially bass, ukulele, or piano) preferred. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. Substitute teachers will fill in for regular teachers in lessons as needed, preference will be given to candidates with weekday afternoon/evening availability and the ability to commute to multiple locations. Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $40-$50/hour for private lessons. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefits options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

Requirements

  • Strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience.
  • Demonstrated love of teaching.
  • Experience working with young musicians.
  • Robust appreciation for punctuality.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass a routine background check.
  • Weekday afternoon/evening availability preferred.
  • Ability to commute to multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to teach other instruments (especially bass, ukulele, or piano).

Responsibilities

  • Teach guitar lessons in person.
  • Fill in for regular teachers in lessons as needed (substitute teaching).
  • Provide a comprehensive music education beyond just lessons.
  • Develop cutting edge coursework.

Benefits

  • 401(K) program with employer matching
  • Health benefits options
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