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Milwaukie School of Music
Voice and Piano Teacher
Job Description
Voice and Piano Teacher Milwaukie School of Music Milwaukie, OR Job Details Part-time | Contract $35 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Music In-person tutoring Youth programs teaching experience Piano High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree One-on-one student support Working with students Bachelor of Music Elementary school teaching experience Teaching experience with young children One-on-one instruction Specialization in creative arts instruction Teaching instrumental performance Full Job Description The Milwaukie School of Music is a private music studio offering lessons for a wide variety of instruments. We have significant demand for piano lessons, and a moderate demand for voice lessons, so we are looking to bring on an additional instructor to keep up. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with young children with no experience, as well as advanced students, and ideally be confident teaching both classical and Jazz. Established instructors at our studio typically teach 3-4 days a week, and have roughly 7-10 students each day. Lessons may be either 30 or 60 minutes. The majority of our students are children, but we have many adult learners as well. Most lessons take place in person, but occasionally lessons will be taught online as needed. Instructors are expected to record video lessons for absent students, when requested. To assist our teachers during the initial building phase, we provide a minimum daily base rate regardless of the number of lessons taught. Our goal is to acquire and keep high-value teachers by being respectful of their time and talents, and offering opportunities for growth. Outside of private lessons, eventually there will be opportunities for group classes, summer camps, and other ventures as well.
Requirements:
Highly proficient on the piano, and comfortable working with advanced material Have formal vocal training Must be highly patient and encouraging, comfortable working with children and adults with zero prior experience who may progress slowly. Willingness to commit to at least two days a week to start, and at least 3 days a week long term. A strong understanding of music theory. At least one year of experience giving private piano lessons on a regular basis. Experience teaching piano to children (Students will be as young as 5 years old.) Preferred Qualifications The ability to teach additional instruments High proficiency in classical, jazz, and popular styles Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent training Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in education This is an independent contractor position. All applicants must pass background check. Please include 2 references, at least one of which is a student or parent of student in your resume or cover letter.Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$35.00 per hourBenefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): What is your typical approach for a first lesson with a new student who may or may not be ready to commit to ongoing lessons? (Assume you have 30 minutes with an elementary-aged student who has no prior experience). Do you tend to use any particular established teaching method or instructional book series (Suzuki, Piano Adventures, Alfred's, etc.). Please list the instruments you can teach and the highest skill level to which you are comfortable teaching each instrument. For Example - Piano (Advanced), Voice (beginner), Guitar (beginner). Are there particular styles of piano do you consider yourself most proficient? (Classical, Jazz, Popular, Etc.)Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Piano Teaching:
1 year (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance
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A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.
$57,780 / year median in Oregon
+19% projected growth