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Columbus Academy

String Teachers

Gahanna, OH · On-site

Qualifications • Bachelor of Music Education (string emphasis) or equivalent degree required • Primary string instrument background preferred • Low-string specialization (cello or double bass ...

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Part-time Voice Teacher - Reeder Music Academy

Ensemble Performing Arts

Danville, CA • On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional voice instructor to teach at Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. The ability to teach additional instruments is a plus!

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

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 is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $35-$40/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefits options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.


About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. At Reeder Music Academy, one-on-one instruction is customized to each student's skill level and focused on helping them grow at a comfortable yet challenging pace. Private lessons are recommended for students at the advanced- beginner level and higher, and for total beginners who want to progress at the fastest rate possible. We offer lessons in Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drums, Flute, Guitar & Bass Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice, & Composition.

https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

  • Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
  • Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
  • Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

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 performing arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Pay: $35-$40 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability