After School Music Lesson In structors The Waverly School•4.0 Pasadena, CA Job Details Part-time $35•$45 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Google Workspace Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Rubric-based evaluation Internet resources (educational technologies) Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Documentation tools Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Computers (educational technologies) Parent communication in school administration High school teaching experience Productivity software Classroom Teaching AED Certification Full Job Description The Waverly School seeks experienced musicians to lead a one to one after school lessons program for musicians aged 8-18. The lessons program will be held at The Waverly School between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00 PM. Instructors will be charged with teaching students on piano, guitar, drums, vocals, woodwinds, violin and voice. Successful instructors will have experience working individually with students and have a mastery of their respective instruments. They should also be well-versed in teaching students instruments and aligning with the philosophy of Waverly's music program. Students of all ages will also include beginners and experienced instrumentalists who participate in a rock 'n' roll based musical program. Successful instructors will be required to be punctual, provide effective and meaningful feedback to students and parents, and be responsible for supporting students in the curriculum 2026. This is a part-time program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field. Minimum of two•three years of experience teaching children & adolescents Demonstrate a strong understanding of musical development for young musicians. Embrace progressive education and whole-child learning. Strong commitment to inclusive practices that support students of all backgrounds to succeed. Believe that every child deserves to feel successful, challenged, and included in physical education. Build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families. Create engaging lessons that encourage movement, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both curriculum and practice. Be flexible, collaborative, reflective, and possess a sense of humor. Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues. Be comfortable using Google Workspace and educational technology for communication and documentation. Experience as a classroom teacher and academic leader Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and model kind and firm boundaries Experience and evidence of passion for progressive education Demonstrated understanding of lesson design, use of rubrics and narrative-based assessment practices Excellent communication skills Other responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Upholding the mission of the school and supporting the school's DEIJB work Supporting admissions work as needed Attending school events as needed

Physical Demands:

Work in person, on campus during school hours Work with frequent interruptions Maintain emotional control under stress Must be able to stand, lift, push, pull, stoop and bend for short periods of time. Regularly work on repetitive tasks. Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout classrooms and between several campus locations, including the school farm. Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers Regularly move up and down stairs Other Employment requirements: CPR/AED/First Aid certification training every 2 years Initial and continued TB Assessment required for employment in CA schools Annual Mandated Reporter and Harassment Prevention Training Adhere to school policies and procedures as outlined in the

Employee and Faculty Handbook Job Type:

Part Time•10-month year, non-exempt Typical Hours per week: 3:00pm•7:00pm

Salary Range:

35.00•45.00 per hour, depending on experience The Waverly School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination based on the race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, transgender, transsexualism, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, primary language, military or veteran status, physical handicap, disability, medical condition, mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry, or based on any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. About The Waverly School The Waverly School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory, progressive day school that spans preschool through high school. Waverly provides an experience-based, cross-disciplinary education in which students are expected to work to their highest potential. Waverly is dedicated to helping students become confident, curious, resourceful learners who demonstrate intellectual engagement, critical and creative thinking, respect for individual differences, and a strong sense of personal and social responsibility. The Waverly School has three campuses and a one-acre organic farm, all within walking distance of one another, in Pasadena, CA.