Cello Instructor

Job Type: Part-time

Description:

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is seeking a part-time private Cello instructor to provide individual lessons for the Pre-College division. The ideal candidate will have excellent musicianship and artistry as an educator, with a strong background in cello pedagogy and repertoire.

Responsibilities:

• Teach individual lessons on a weekly basis following the Pre-College academic calendar
• Develop lessons and a long-range teaching plan based on the individual needs of each student
• Coordinate lesson schedules in consultation with the Pre-College Office
• Prepare students for participation in division recitals, showcase concerts, juries, auditions, competitions, festivals, and other SFCM-related performances
• Provide routine assessment and feedback
• Adjudicate juries and auditions as requested by Division Director
• Write references and/or recommendations upon request
• Represent the Pre-College locally and nationally; Actively recruit students to maintain studio enrollment
• Understand and support the Pre-College curriculum and its related activities
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Pre-College Office
• Develop working relationships with Bay Area music educators and arts institutions
• Participate in faculty meetings

Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as an educator
• A minimum of four (4) years professional experience working in the field of arts education with a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent required
• A strong background and understanding of cello pedagogy and repertoire
• Candidates with experience working in diverse communities encouraged to apply
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with SFCM administrative staff and faculty
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills; maintain a good relationship with parents; demand a high standard of excellence while creating an encouraging, inspiring, and engaging experience for the students
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the selected candidate

How to Apply:

We prefer to receive applications through our website. This position will be posted until filled.

EOE:

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States. Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Salary:

$85.00 to $115.00/hour, DOE