Cello Instructor

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) is seeking a part-time After School Cello Instructor to join our Auxiliary Programs team.

About Us

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

Our children's programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults.

Schedule

• Weekly Thursdays, February 5, 2026 – June 11, 2026, adhering to the BSC calendar
• Session: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (will vary based on student enrollment)

Pay

$90 per hour

Responsibilities

• Guide students in Cello fundamentals in small groups of 2-4 students
• Provide individualized feedback to help students improve their skills
• Design and deliver engaging lessons
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Conduct music lessons once a week
• Communicate with families as needed via email
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members
• Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations
• Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience teaching Cello with school-age children
• Preferred experience in youth music programming
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children and small groups

Qualifications

• Experience with 2nd–8th-grade students
• Understanding of social and emotional learning
• Dynamic individual who embodies values of integrity and youth development
• Effective communicator who can guide students