String Ensemble Instructor (short-term sub)

Rosie’s House, one of the nation’s largest free music education non-profits, seeks a String Ensemble Instructor (short-term sub) for its Afterschool Program while the faculty instructor is on leave of absence. The role supports students in grades 5-12 who have completed two years of beginning strings classes, focusing on beginner–intermediate fundamentals of instrument technique and music literacy in ensembles of approximately 30 students.

Responsibilities

• Teach string ensemble groups for students in grades 5-12
• Create lesson plans and supplement materials as needed
• Evaluate and report on the progress of students
• Prepare students for concerts and recital performances
• Collaborate with other strings and winds faculty for large group performances
• Attend faculty meetings and special school events

Schedule

• Weekly commitment: Tuesday 5:00pm–8:00pm (3 ensembles, 3 hours total)
• Assignment dates: August 18th – October 10th
• Additional hours required for training, special projects, and events

School year calendar highlights: Fall Semester (August 17th – December 16th), Spring Semester (January 4th – May 5th), with breaks for Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, and Spring Break.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of youth strings pedagogy and ensemble development
• Experience teaching and evaluating students in grades K-12 consistently over 2+ years, with proven results in their learning and musical development
• Ability to identify and meet students’ diverse learning needs
• Commitment to respectful, compassionate, and active communication with students, families, colleagues, and staff
• Passion for transforming lives through high-quality music education
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years teaching experience, or 6 years equivalent youth development experience
• Fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain one)

• Preferred: Arizona Teaching Certification, Master’s degree, or Doctoral degree

Pay

$60/hour

Benefits

• Paid sick time accrued in accordance with Arizona law
• 401k plan with employer matching available after 320 hours worked in a year

About the Organization

Rosie’s House is a supportive, collaborative, and mission-focused nonprofit providing free music education to over 800 youth ages 0–18. Programs include early childhood, piano, strings, winds, percussion, guitar, choir, digital music, and Mariachi. The organization employs 11 staff and 23 part-time music educators, operating with an annual budget of approximately $2.5 million. Its mission is to eliminate barriers to high-quality music education and support youth in developing their full creative and personal potential.