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Cello Instructor

New York, NY · On-site

$90/hr

After School Cello Instructor Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs Start Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Role: After School Cello Instructor (Part-Time) Schedule: Days: Weekly ...

Bank Street

Cello Instructor

New York, NY · On-site

$90/hr

After School Cello Instructor Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs Start Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Role: After School Cello Instructor (Part-Time) Schedule: Days: Weekly ...

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A Cello Instructor teaches students how to play the cello, covering fundamental techniques, music theory, and performance skills. They work with students of various ages and skill levels, providing personalized instruction and practice plans. Instructors may teach in private lessons, group classes, or school programs, and often prepare students for recitals, exams, or auditions.

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Cello Instructor

Bank Street

New York, NY • On-site

$90/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

After School Cello Instructor
Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs


Start Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Role: After School Cello Instructor (Part-Time)


Schedule:
Days: Weekly Thursdays, February 5, 2026 - June 11, 2026, adhering to the BSC calendar
Session: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (will vary based on how many students enrolled)
Pay Rates:: $90 per hour
Job Summary:
Bank Street School for Children (BSC) is seeking an After School Cello Instructor. We are looking for
a dynamic individual who embodies our values of integrity and youth development. Under the
supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the Cello instructor will conduct a weekly class. The ideal
candidate will have experience with 2nd - 8th-grade students and an understanding of social and
emotional learning.


Responsibilities:
Guide students in Cello fundamentals in small groups of 2-4 students.
Provide individualized feedback to help students improve their skills.
Design and deliver engaging lessons.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Conduct music lessons once a week.
Communicate with families as needed via email.
Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.
Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Be an effective communicator who can guide students.
Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and
regulations.
Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.


Qualifications:
High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience teaching Cello with school-age children.
Preferred experience in youth music programming.
Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual
children and small groups.

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. 
Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.

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