Piano Instructor

7 days ago


Oakland, United States Inspire Academy of Music & Arts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Inspire Academy of Music and Arts continues to affirm its position as one of the Bay Area's leading music schools. Our instructors have impressive backgrounds both academically and professionally. In addition, they have a long and successful history of teaching experience. Our teachers offer our students both private lessons and ensemble classes, formal performances, experience in accompanying, and theory in a classroom setting. They use a traditional approach yet use their creativity to provide the very best music education for all of our students.Our office staff works directly with the owner meeting goals and expanding our company. In addition the office team works to support our sixteen teachers and serve as a direct contact between music teachers and families.

We have openings for Piano and Voice Teachers.

Description and Responsibilities: Acting independently, provide individual and ensemble instruction at Inspire. Students range in age from five years old to adult. Instruct students using structured teaching method and materials designed to provide increasing challenges and mastery. Develop individualized weekly lesson plans for each student; assign clear and manageable assignments. Prepare students for and participate in two recitals a year. Prepare high performing students for participation in the Royal Conservatory Program. Take advantage of the range of instruments taught at the academy to form student ensembles for recitals and special programs. Actively partner with parents of students; engaging parents in their students' progress; answering their questions and advising them on approaches to encourage consistent practice habits at home; collaborate with other academy teachers in a collegial and professional manner, sharing successful teaching approaches and working as a team for the overall success of the students and the academy.

Successful candidates for this position:

· Demonstrate proficiency in instrument performance and understanding of music theory

· Have one to five years relevant teaching experience with students ranging in age from five years old to adults

· Possess a contagious enthusiasm for teaching in a fun and energetic environment

· Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude

· Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Are prompt, organized, incredibly patient and flexible

The ideal candidate would have experience:

· Teaching students in a group environment to learn together and also perform as an ensemble

· Experience in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program or other recognized music achievement programs

 

Company DescriptionTamriko Siprashvili, owner and director, opened Inspire Academy of Music and Arts in January 2009 so she could share her passion for music and the arts with students of all ages and levels. At Inspire, your child will learn music the way Mozart and Beethoven were taught. Tamriko Siprashivili has gathered an outstanding faculty of like-minded teachers who are united in their goal of inspiring and challenging students to experience the joy of music, instill a lifelong love for the arts and develop in them the skills they need to fully express themselves with musicianship and artistry. We are the only music school in the area that holds our recitals on a professional stage and performing arts venue.Company DescriptionTamriko Siprashvili, owner and director, opened Inspire Academy of Music and Arts in January 2009 so she could share her passion for music and the arts with students of all ages and levels. At Inspire, your child will learn music the way Mozart and Beethoven were taught. Tamriko Siprashivili has gathered an outstanding faculty of like-minded teachers who are united in their goal of inspiring and challenging students to experience the joy of music, instill a lifelong love for the arts and develop in them the skills they need to fully express themselves with musicianship and artistry. We are the only music school in the area that holds our recitals on a professional stage and performing arts venue.