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Suzuki Flute Instructor

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posting Date: New on Jul 16 2024

Description: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) seeks a part-time flute instructor. Join BKCM’s Suzuki team of 25 faculty through a weekly teaching position of 4–6 hours on Sundays for the 2024-2025 academic calendar (September–June).

Duties: Teach private lessons, group and theory classes for children ages 3.5 to 18, depending on the schedule assigned.
Most new teachers will teach pre-twinkle beginners ages 3.5–5 and also students who have studied for any length of time in our program.
Teach to some degree in July/August

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree or similar, be an active member of the SAA, and have at least units 1–4 registered with the SAA. Ideally, the candidate will have also taken SPA and Practicum. However, the best candidate may not yet have met all of these qualifications.

Salary: The base pay rate in 2023-2024 is $53.00/hour for private lessons, $60/hour for group/theory classes, and $40/hour for meetings & prep time.

Contact: Email a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample that addresses your teaching philosophy to Suzuki Program Director Nora Friedman at [javascript protected email address]. Please include “Suzuki Flute Faculty” in the subject line.
We invite you to send a link to one or several 5–20 minute videos of yourself teaching a representative private and/or group class, but this is not a requirement for a first-round interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Website: bkcm.org/work-at-bkcm/
Phone: 7186223300
Email: [javascript protected email address]

Full time Suzuki Violin Instructor

Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Posting Date: New on Jul 9 2024

Description: The Wichita Falls Youth Symphony is hiring a Suzuki violin teacher for
a community music academy. The academy works in collaboration with area schools to provide K-5 students with a weekly private lesson and group lesson during the school day on elementary campuses.

Duties: Full-time, 5 days instruction per week. Organize a schedule to teach private and group lessons weekly in elementary schools. Teachers are expected to collaborate in organizing year-end Academy Concerts and attend recitals/rehearsals and special events related to the academy. School year: August-May

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education or Violin or Viola Performance and registered Suzuki training. Teaching experience. Clear and responsive communicator. Reliable, punctual, and well organized. Current documentation to legally work in the United States.

Salary: Base salary $38,000 (based on nine-month commitment for the 2024-25 Season).

Optional supplemental employment will be offered through separate contracts for “Artist In Residence” and “YSO Strings Coach". Please inquire regarding summer and additional employment opportunities.

Contact: Please direct inquiries and email your resume to:

Janelle Olson
Executive Director
Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Website: www.wfyouthsymphony.org
Phone: 940-228-7893
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Part Time Suzuki Violin/Viola Instructor

Location: Princeton, NJ
Posting Date: New on Jul 1 2024

Description: Part-time teaching position (1-2 days per week) at Princeton String Academy www.stringacademy.net for violin and/or viola instructor. We offer a 36-week academic year schedule of private lessons, student recitals, group classes and string quartets plus an eight week summer program.

Duties: Instructor will teach standard Suzuki literature to students of all levels within a dynamic environment of private and group lessons

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s Degree preferred with a minimum SAA registered training through Book 3. Seeking serious candidates only who are committed to a vision of excellence for each student and for the program. Starts September 5, 2024.

Salary: Extremely competitive and negotiable based on experience. Tuition reimbursement offered for ongoing SAA training.

Contact: Paul Manulik, Director
Princeton String Academy
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www.stringacademy.net

Phone: 609-751-7664
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Seattle, WA
Posting Date: New on Jun 24 2024

Description: Music Center of the Northwest is a non-profit community music school located in North Seattle. We believe in the transformative power of music. Music Center provides access to exceptional musical experiences for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of means.

Duties: Instruct individual and group Suzuki violin lessons. Prepare students for recitals and ensemble performances. Maintain open communication with families, faculty and staff.

Qualifications: B. Mus or similar, plus minimum Suzuki teacher training through Unit 4. Experience with all ages and abilities required.

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education and experience and hours taught, $49,000 – $60,700. Health, 403(b) and long-term disabilities benefits provided.

Contact: To apply:
Send cover letter, resume and 3 references by email to:
Chas Arnold, Executive Director
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Website: www.musiccenternw.org
Phone: 2065268443
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