What are the responsibilities and job description for the Voice Instructor position at MacPhail Center for Music?
TITLE: Voice Instructor
REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental and Vocal (IVI) Instruction
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Apple Valley, and Chanhassen onsite and in-person
SCHEDULE: Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturdays
STATUS: Exempt; part-time
START DATE: Spring 2025
COMPENSATION: Instruction wage determination by level of tuition, education, experience
Level 1 Tuition = $42.00 - $49.00 per hour
Level 2 Tuition = $50.00 - $59.00 per hour
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise. The instructor teaches individual voice lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced) with an emphasis on the beginners who are interested in learning classical, pop, rock and contemporary styles of music.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Experience: Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners. Experience teaching small groups preferred. Experience teaching diverse styles of music preferred.
Skills & Abilities. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency skills and commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Physical Demands: Frequently (approximately 2/3 of the day) sitting, repetitive wrist motion, grasping/pinching, bending at knees, and twisting at the neck. Occasionally (approximately 1/3 of the workday) lifting (up to approximately 10 lbs), standing, keyboarding, writing, bending at waist, twisting at the waist and turning/pivoting.
REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental and Vocal (IVI) Instruction
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Apple Valley, and Chanhassen onsite and in-person
SCHEDULE: Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturdays
STATUS: Exempt; part-time
START DATE: Spring 2025
COMPENSATION: Instruction wage determination by level of tuition, education, experience
Level 1 Tuition = $42.00 - $49.00 per hour
Level 2 Tuition = $50.00 - $59.00 per hour
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise. The instructor teaches individual voice lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced) with an emphasis on the beginners who are interested in learning classical, pop, rock and contemporary styles of music.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Foster a positive learning environment.
- Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion.
- Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating singing in lessons and coaching the student.
- Manage studio, including recruitment, lesson planning, scheduling, registration paperwork, Outlook calendar maintenance, phone calls, and communication.
- Participation in the IVI department, including attending department meetings.
- Engagement in the overall work and mission of MacPhail Center for Music.
- Other related duties as assigned.
qualifications
Education: A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent.Experience: Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners. Experience teaching small groups preferred. Experience teaching diverse styles of music preferred.
Skills & Abilities. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency skills and commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Physical Demands: Frequently (approximately 2/3 of the day) sitting, repetitive wrist motion, grasping/pinching, bending at knees, and twisting at the neck. Occasionally (approximately 1/3 of the workday) lifting (up to approximately 10 lbs), standing, keyboarding, writing, bending at waist, twisting at the waist and turning/pivoting.
Salary : $42 - $49
