Private Music Lesson Instructor - Violin/Viola

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of Suzuki violin curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade program.
• Recruit, instruct, and retain students on violin (1st-12th grades) and viola (3rd-12th grades) annually
• Prepare students for a yearly violin/viola recital and any other collaborations at GA
• Responsible for collaborating with ensemble directors to ensure success in performance groups
• Demonstrate commitment to departmental engagements including collaborative interaction with performing arts faculty and staff
• Organize studio lesson schedules, working with students to set a lesson time
• Collaborate with private lesson coordinator and other instructors on curriculum and scheduling
• Communicate regularly with families and respond to issues involving private lesson scheduling
• Ensure that all rules and policies of the private lesson program are followed judiciously
• Responsible for identifying new program needs and possibilities for expansion as they arise

Qualifications

• Suzuki violin training through the SAA is required
• At least two years of teaching experience is required
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in violin or viola performance or music education is required, or equivalent teaching/performance experience
• Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Individual must be organized, and able to maintain a communication around scheduling