Music Instructor - Private Lessons (Cello) - Wilton Conservatory of Music

Wilton Conservatory of Music offers private music lessons after school at Cider Mill School in Wilton, CT. We currently have openings for a cello instructor. Additional instruments is a plus. Monday with the possibility of adding days (depending on demand) beginning as soon as possible.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing a degree) in Music and/or high musical competence and proficiency of a musical instrument.
• Performance experience is a plus.
• Comfortable teaching various styles and genres.
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching private music lessons to elementary aged students to adults.
• Ability to teach music fundamentals (note reading, site reading, scales, technique, theory, etc.)
• Prepare students for examinations, auditions, live performances as needed.
• Prepare students for informal mid-year recitals.
• Effectively communicate with parents.
• Responsible, conscientious, and punctual.

• Technologically savvy and can teach virtually if the need arises.
• Passionate, fun & energetic.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Compensation for late cancel or no show lessons.
• No weekend lessons
• Administrative Support - scheduling, registration, payment, marketing;, organization of recitals and other administrative support.
• All lessons are in one place - little to no down time between lessons.

Required training (upon hiring):

• Back to Work Protocol Training (new) - online
• Anti-Bullying Safe School Climate (yearly) - online
• DCF Mandated Reporter (every 3 years) - online (State of CT)
• Darkness to Light (every 3 years) - online
• Sexual Harassment Training (every 10 years - or yearly depending on program being used by school)

Reports to: Coordinator, Wilton Conservatory of Music

Terms of Employment: Hourly, part time position, M 2:30-7:00 (approx), hours depend on demand.  Certification not required. This is NOT a classroom teaching position within the Wilton Public Schools, even though if hired, it is working within Wilton Public Schools and requires the same application process. 

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

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