Part-Time Cello Teacher - Melody Academy of Music

Ensemble Performing ArtsCupertino, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional cello instructor to teach part-time at Melody Academy of Music, with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto. Ability to teach other instruments (especially violin 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 preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to teach other instruments, especially violin or piano.

Responsibilities

  • Teach cello lessons in person.
  • Substitute teach for regular teachers in lessons as needed.
  • Provide a comprehensive music education beyond just lessons.
  • Work together with faculty to provide a comprehensive music education.

Benefits

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