Strings Teacher (Store #7336)

Music & Arts • Clay, NY

8h

About The Position

Music & Arts is seeking a skilled musician and educator to teach private music lessons and inspire students. The teacher creates an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment for students of varying ages and skill levels. The role includes building positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates, and partnering with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention. Music & Arts handles administrative work so instructors can focus on teaching and supporting students’ musical growth.

The position offers a non-teaching rate of $16.00 per hour and a teaching rate of $10–$20 per hour, depending on background and experience. Music & Arts also mentions gig leave for musician employees, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee discount program. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• Two years of music teaching experience, especially with string instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Further teaching experience with related instruments.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• Eight or more years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments, including banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment where students can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Use musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.

Benefits

• Gig leave for musician employees to take time off to perform and return to work after a tour.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• Robust benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time