What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classical Guitar Teacher position at Fox River Academy of Music and Art?
Position Available:
PART-TIME CLASSICAL GUITAR TEACHER
FOX RIVER ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND ART, INC.
Job Type:
-Part-Time (1 day per week with part-time hours)
Duties:
- To provide high-quality private guitar lessons to students of all ages, specifically children
- Communicate important information to students & parents, and attend staff meetings
- Possibly help to teach supplementary group classes
- Assist in organization of recitals & concerts relating to performances
Qualifications:
-Willingness to teach students fingerstyle/classical guitar, and basic principles on reading music (along with rote work).
Teaching experience and/or university study is preferred. Teacher training and
knowledge/experience with other programs (such as Royal Conservatory Music Development
Program and/or ISMTA Achievement in Music program) welcomed.
- Open to students taking part in twice-yearly adjudicated programs, and (teacher) participating as an adjudicator themselves.
-Demonstrates communication skills; ability to handle challenging situations calmly & professionally
- Proven success working with students of varying age & experience levels
- Ability to collaborate with other private lesson faculty & staff
- Organized, independent & able to take direction
- Positive, motivated, flexible & easy-going disposition
-Dependable and consistent with appointments and student classes
- Preferred availability: position open immediately
Salary/Schedule:
- Salary/compensation varies according to degree and teaching experience
- Schedule varies by teacher and workload; requesting at least 1 day with potential expansion to more hours if desired.
- Lessons are offered year-round and generally take place in the afternoon/evening hours, with some mid-day and earlier sessions.
Contact:
- Respond on LinkedIn, or email cover letter and resume to Karen Kulzer, Academy Director (PDF or Word attachments only.) Please reference “Cello Teaching Position” in the subject of your email.
The Fox River Academy of Music and Art is a community music and art education school ,
located in Oswego, Illinois (near Yorkville, Montgomery, Plainfield, Aurora, and
Naperville). Since 2003, we have encouraged arts appreciation through experience in private and group study, performance participation in community events, art exhibits and workshops, and free local concert attendance. Students from preschool through senior age are welcome; programs are available for beginners to advanced levels of study.
OUR VISION STATEMENT: To offer an exceptional educational experience for each student, provided by highly qualified instructors in a comfortable setting. Our classes are designed to create a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach or exceed their personal expectations and goals.