About the Position
Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional Substitute Guitar Instructor to teach part-time on an as-needed basis at multiple Bay Area Schools. Subbing opportunities are available at Music & Beyond in Alamo & Dublin, New World Music Academy in Pleasanton, Reeder Music Academy in Danville, and Melody Academy of Music with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto.
Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability. Substitute teachers who are reliable and do well with the students are considered for rostered teacher openings as they are become available.
Requirements:
- Ability to teach beginner to advanced students
- Afternoon and evening availability. Weekends are a plus
- Available to teach in-person lessons
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.
Instructor pay for a substitute role is $40/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job, and teachers who average 30 hours or more per week are eligible for our Health/Vision/Dental offerings.
About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for Music & Beyond, New World Music Academy, and Reeder Music Academy. Our schools offer quality lessons to children and adults of all levels. At Music & Beyond we strive to provide a friendly learning environment where children and adults alike can develop their musical talent and gain a life-lasting appreciation for the wide musical world. Catering to any style, our teachers are competent in instructing everything from classical theory to contemporary music. Music & Beyond offers private lessons and group instruction in a variety of instruments, such as piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, ukulele, and many more!
https://www.ensembleschools.com
Why Teach for Us?
Ensemble Schools was created for the purpose of supporting excellence in performing arts education through excellence in music and dance school administration. Our teachers are the heart and soul of our business - the ones actually in the lesson room with our students - and we are committed to their success. We are focused on attracting and developing highly qualified teaching faculty and endeavor to provide career opportunities appropriate to professional educators. For you, this means that we focus on making it as easy as possible to show up and teach music, with all of the administrative details taken care of, and with professional marketing resources that allow us to deliver steady growth in students and teaching hours.
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40 per hour