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Wilton School District

Music Instructor (1492)

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TitleMusic Instructor
Posting ID1492
Description

Music Instructor - Private Lessons  - 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 the following music instructors:  voice/piano instructor, brass instructor, and cello instructor (beginner to advanced). To start 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, 2:30-7:00 (approx), hours and days (likely Monday) 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.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

 

Shift TypePart-Time
Salary RangePer Hour
LocationContinuing Education

Applications Accepted

Start Date08/23/2024
End Date06/30/2025