We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable music teachers to join our music school. Instructors will work with students in a supportive, professional, and encouraging environment to help them develop musical skills, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

We welcome applicants with experience teaching all instruments and musical areas, including piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, voice, singing, opera, musical theater, music theory, ear training, composition, and performance preparation.

Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and/or small-group music lessons to students of various ages and skill levels
Teach proper technique, musical expression, sight-reading, rhythm, theory, and performance skills
Prepare students for recitals, auditions, competitions, school music programs, NYSSMA, ABRSM, and other music exams or performances
Create a positive, patient, and encouraging learning environment
Adapt lessons to each student’s age, level, goals, and learning style
Communicate student progress to school staff and/or parents as needed
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and consistency

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge and proficiency in one or more instruments or vocal areas
Prior music teaching, private lesson, classroom, performance, or coaching experience preferred
College students, college graduates, professional musicians, certified teachers, and experienced performers are welcome to apply
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patient, responsible, and comfortable working with children, teenagers, and/or adults
Ability to explain musical concepts clearly and motivate students

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree or current study in music, music education, vocal performance, instrumental performance, composition, or a related field
Experience preparing students for recitals, auditions, NYSSMA, ABRSM, competitions, or school ensemble placements
Experience teaching beginner through advanced students
Ability to teach multiple instruments or areas is a plus

Schedule:

Flexible part-time hours are available. After-school, evening, and/or weekend availability is preferred.

About the Position:

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy teaching music and helping students grow as musicians. Whether your specialty is piano, strings, guitar, drums, woodwinds, brass, voice, opera, musical theater, theory, or another area of music, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to liconservatory@gmail.com and briefly describe the instruments, vocal areas, age groups, and skill levels you are comfortable teaching.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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Music Teacher / Instructor – Music School