Mariachi Teacher - Northwest Austin, TX

Ensemble Performing Arts • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a fun, experienced, and professional mariachi instructor to teach part-time at our Northwest Austin location: The Musician's Woodshed- North Parmer. This teacher will be instructing IN PERSON at our school. We are looking for a teacher who can start with us for the Fall 2026 school year. Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. The Musicians Woodshed is located in Lake Travis and North Parmer, TX. At The Musicians Woodshed, our instructors design customized lesson plans for each and every student on their schedule. We focus on the student’s music tastes, skill set, and personal goals to optimize a music-learning experience. Our performance-based, flexible curriculum offers an exciting, engaging and encouraging environment for students to pick up an instrument. We want students playing music they enjoy, because if a student is playing music they like- they play more. When students play more- they get better. Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include Stewardship, Growth, and Stagehands, focusing on supporting local businesses, professional growth for teachers, and providing shared services to schools.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Mariachi performance and instruction
• Ability to teach both group mariachi classes and private one-on-one lessons
• Strong knowledge of traditional mariachi styles, repertoire, and instrumentation
• Ability to lead and guide ensemble rehearsals with confidence and clarity
• Experience working with students of varying ages and skill levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional

Nice To Haves

• Experience directing or assisting a mariachi ensemble
• Ability to teach one or more mariachi instruments (e.g., violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, voice)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly group mariachi classes
• Provide engaging and structured private lessons
• Prepare students for performances, recitals, or community events
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and educational learning environment

Benefits

• A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job.
• Health benefit options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees