Cello Instructor
New York, NY
Part Time
Experienced
POSITION: Instrumental Music Instructor – Cello (Part Time)
DEPARTMENT: Music & Dance School
REPORTS TO: Strings Department Chair
SALARY: Individual - $49.00 Hourly, Group - $51.00 Hourly, Miscellaneous - $32.00 Hourly
POSITION OVERVIEW
Third Street Music School seeks a cello instructor to teach private lessons and repertoire classes throughout the 32-week academic school year. This is a part‐time, in‐person Saturday position. Instruction takes place weekly throughout the academic year with the option of continuing summer instruction as needs arise.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator who thrives working with both individuals and groups in a Suzuki-based community music school setting. Our faculty employ their skills, training, experience, and enthusiasm to foster a joyful and collegial environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
About Third Street
As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street has been transforming lives through the arts for 131 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.
Since the 1970s, Third Street has worked with local public schools to provide music instruction to their students, thereby becoming one of the first in the nation to initiate such partnerships. Today, Third Street collaborates with 35 public schools and community centers across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is simple: to change the lives of students for the better through music and dance.
Our Commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging and feel supported and valued in their work.
DEPARTMENT: Music & Dance School
REPORTS TO: Strings Department Chair
SALARY: Individual - $49.00 Hourly, Group - $51.00 Hourly, Miscellaneous - $32.00 Hourly
POSITION OVERVIEW
Third Street Music School seeks a cello instructor to teach private lessons and repertoire classes throughout the 32-week academic school year. This is a part‐time, in‐person Saturday position. Instruction takes place weekly throughout the academic year with the option of continuing summer instruction as needs arise.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator who thrives working with both individuals and groups in a Suzuki-based community music school setting. Our faculty employ their skills, training, experience, and enthusiasm to foster a joyful and collegial environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide inspirational teaching, constructive feedback, and annual progress reports for private and small group students
- Encourage students to connect to our community by taking advantage of Third Street’s many offerings
- Attend performances and recitals
- Participate in strings department meetings
- Give prompt attention to the small administrative tasks related to the position
- Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes
- Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree or certification in music or music education or equivalent experience preferred
- 2 years minimum of teaching cello lessons in a community music school, or public-school setting
- Suzuki studio teaching experience and training preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for working with students, parents and colleagues
- Classroom management skills
About Third Street
As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street has been transforming lives through the arts for 131 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.
Since the 1970s, Third Street has worked with local public schools to provide music instruction to their students, thereby becoming one of the first in the nation to initiate such partnerships. Today, Third Street collaborates with 35 public schools and community centers across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is simple: to change the lives of students for the better through music and dance.
Our Commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging and feel supported and valued in their work.
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