Contemporary Vocal Instructor

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating playing during lessons and coaching the student.
• Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion.
• Manage Studio Logistics including, but not limited to: lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communication with students and families.
• Ensure students are performance-ready and understand the process of translating rehearsal work into public presentation.
• Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression.
• Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community.
• Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent experience, preferred.
• Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels, of which a significant portion is with students who are beginners, required.
• Experience with engaging students across a wide variety of contemporary musical styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues and R&B, preferred.
• Performance experience and discography of at least one EP or full-length album, preferred.
• Ability to play piano or guitar, preferred.
• Experience teaching small groups, preferred.
• Experience teaching diverse styles of music, preferred.