Job Information
Macphail Center for Music Violin and Viola Instructor in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TITLE: Violin & Viola Instructor
REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental and Vocal Instruction
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Chanhassen, and potentially Online
SCHEDULE: Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturdays and potentially Sundays
STATUS: Exempt; part-time
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise. The instructor teaches individual and group violin and viola lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced) with an emphasis on the young beginner.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Foster a positive learning environment
Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion
Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating the playing of the violin and viola in lessons and playing with the student
Manage studio, including recruitment, lesson planning, scheduling, registration paperwork, Outlook calendar maintenance, phone calls, and communication
Participation in the string department, including attending department meetings
Engagement in the overall work and mission of MacPhail Center for Music
QUALIFICATIONS
Education : A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent.
Experience : Minimum of three years of piano studio teaching all ages and skill levels of which a significant portion is with very young beginners. Experience teaching small groups preferred. Experience teaching diverse styles of music preferred.
Skills & Abilities. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency skills and commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Physical Demands : Frequently (approximately 2/3 of the day) sitting, repetitive wrist motion, grasping/pinching, bending at knees, and twisting at the neck. Occasionally (approximately 1/3 of the work day) lifting (up to approximately 10 lbs), standing, keyboarding, writing, bending at waist, twisting at the waist and turning/pivoting.
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