Private Lesson Guitar Faculty-Mountain View
Community School of Music and Arts
We are seeking a motivated, experienced, fun and engaging individual to teach in-person private guitar lessons to children and adults at CSMA's primary Finn Center site in Mountain View.
This is a part-time, hourly position beginning as soon as possible.
Qualified applicants may also be considered for additional teaching throughout CSMA's other programs.
Please review the schedule information below prior to applying.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of music teaching experience.
Category
Teaching
Employee Type
Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Offer Salary
$35-$55/hour depending on experience.
Skills And Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practical aspects of private music instruction and a solid understanding of guitar pedagogy.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in performance and/or music education with an emphasis in guitar.
Proven success in teaching in a private studio.
Experience and interest in teaching students of all ages, abilities and interest levels with an emphasis on appreciation and enjoyment of music.
Demonstrated success teaching beginning level students preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to teach and converse comfortably with diverse groups of people.
The ability to communicate in a positive and consistent way with parents, students and administration.
Performing experience preferred.
Education
BA in Music or Music Education.
Preference will be given to those who have specialized in Guitar.
Work Environment
Recruiting, scheduling, billing and customer service is handled by a full-time staff.
Staff takes into account the individual teaching philosophy of each teacher when placing students.
Benefits Include
All faculty have access to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Paid Sick Leave accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty.
Community Concert Series performance opportunities for faculty.
Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes.
Rentals off our concert halls at a discounted rate for faculty who teach at least 8 hours in a week.
Schedule
Preference is given to candidates who are available to teach in person at CSMA's main campus in Mountain View on Monday & Sunday.
Minimum weekday availability is 3:30-7:30 pm; weekend availability is 10:00-2:00 pm.
Should be available to teach a minimum of 4 hours per day.
To Apply
Please email cover letter and resume to, with the subject linePrivate Lesson Guitar Faculty – Mountain Viewas stated.
Please clearly indicate your primary instrument and any secondary instruments you are qualified to teach on your cover letter.
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