What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cello instructor position at BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC?
Bloomingdale School of Music is seeking candidates for the position of a Cello Teacher. The ideal candidate has a
strong dedication to teaching, has taught students of different ages and levels, and has experience in classroom
teaching. The successful candidate should be energetic, organized, with excellent communication skills, and a good
sense of humor. The ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and other faculty members is a must.
Required Teaching Day: A combination of two days on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Application Deadline: July 10, 2023 Start Date: July 24, 2023
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching
- Prepare for lessons and classes prior to teaching day
- Teach students at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels in a one-on-one setting
- Teach beginner group classes of students ages 6 - 10 and/or adult learners (if experienced or willing)
- Work with students to form and meet semester goals
- Prepare students to present an end of semester sharing with families and peers
- Work with the Senior Director of Programming to outline 17-week curriculums for group classes
- Availability to teach a minimum of four hours a week and maintain a consistent schedule that enables
- Communication
- Correspond with Bloomingdale Programming and Registration teams regularly via email, phone and in
- Send regular updates to school aged students’ families or directly to adult students with progress
learning environment
- Submit attendance in a timely manner using Bloomingdale’s ASAP Attendance System
- Respond to Registration requests regarding trial lessons and student inquiries in a timely fashion
- Work with the Marketing team to assure the correct information is on the website for classes,
- Ambassador
- Engage in community events and performances on-site and off-site as available
- Recruit new students when possible to Bloomingdale - both for your own classroom and department
- Encourage outside students to engage with Bloomingdale’s free events, sign up for ancillary classes
- Support Bloomingdale students to serve as ambassadors for the school through outside performance
opportunities, in house fundraising events and through attending concerts regularly
Advanced Study in Music and/or Music Education, or equivalent life and work experience
- Experience teaching group classes or classrooms. Evidence of methodological innovation and creative
- Excellent administrative skills – highly organized, ability to multitask, and knowledge of most Office products
– word, excel, Google Docs.
Bloomingdale School of Music | 323 West 108th Street, New York, NY 10025 |212-663-6021 | www.bsmny.org
- Self-starter who can both follow instructions and think through solutions/problem solve.
- Good communication skills - timely responder, can keep administration informed of changes in the moment
- Adaptable – this position will need someone who is eager to learn and adjust to the needs at hand, which
- A positive and optimistic sensibility, with the ability to relate to and get along with a very diverse group of
- Hiring preference will be given to a candidate who demonstrates an understanding of our mission and who is
enthusiastic about working closely with students of all levels and backgrounds
SALARY
Pay is competitive with other New York City community music schools, $45/hour for private lessons,
- Benefits include paid faculty concerts, professional development opportunities, tax-exempt Metrocards, sick
pay benefits, and access to rehearsal space. Eligibility to SIMPLE IRA retirement plan contributions after one
year of service.
- Interested applicants should submit their application by visiting: Bloomingdale Faculty Application
- Cover Letter: Please respond to the following prompt: What are your goals with a first year student,
- Resume: Please include a complete resume, not a CV.
Only those being considered will be contacted by email/phone for an initial interview.
- Second round candidates will be invited for an in-person panel interview, demo lesson and short
performance sample.
Applications will be accepted until a position has been filled.
Bloomingdale School of Music is an EOE/educational institution and is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion.
BSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of
services.
Bloomingdale School of Music | 323 West 108th Street, New York, NY 10025 |212-663-6021 | www.bsmny.org
Salary : $45 - $60