Part Time String Orchestra Teacher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional Youth String Orchestra Conductor to direct, part-time, at The Music Shop, in Boonton, New Jersey. We are looking for instructors who will teach IN PERSON.

The person hired will be taking ownership and directing two programs: junior strings and intermediate strings.

Requirements:
- Available for our September through May program.

- Proficiency in a string instrument such as violin, viola, cello, or double bass

- Teach two 90-minute sessions per week, totaling 34 weeks

- Select music that is appropriate for the students.

- Educate, unite, and nurture a musical community and promote healthy camaraderie between the students.

- Motivate and inspire our musical community and students.

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 $50-55/hour. 

Health benefit options and a 401(K) program with employer matching are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Andante Strings
This skill-based entry level orchestra will help young string players develop the skills needed to perform in a group and work on varying keys, rhythms and styles of music.

About Dynamic Strings 
This skill-based ensemble will challenge string students to hone their techniques and work toward perfecting an ensemble that is greater than the sum of its individuals. Teamwork is very important in creating a cohesive sound and projecting music that will excite and move the audience.

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 specifically for Tampa Music School, in South Tampa. At Tampa Music School, our teachers and staff foster a supportive environment where students of all ages are challenged, educated, and able to grow from professionally structured lessons each week. Self-esteem, confidence, and ability are elevated through praise, strategic training, encouragement, and accountability.

Learn more about us here: https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are
Our mission is to empower 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 through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50-55 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.