Community School Of Performing Arts Suzuki Violin Faculty

Essential Duties of the Position:

• Hold regular studio recitals.
• Must be able to work with students of all ages and abilities.
• Assist students with recording sessions for auditions, competitions, etc.
• Teach non-college beginning, elementary, intermediate, and advanced Suzuki violin students, as well as Suzuki group classes, with an emphasis on basic technique and command of appropriate repertoire.
• Must be available to teach on Wednesdays - other days are flexible.
• Must be a collaborative colleague and able to work with a diverse student population.
• Evaluate students to determine appropriate skill level.
• Arrange performance opportunities for students, as appropriate.
• Recruit and maintain studio of non-college violin students.
• Cooperate with and encourage students to audition for orchestras and chamber music as appropriate.
• Maintain consistent lesson schedule.
• Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, departmental student auditions, Friday Night Recital adjudication, concerts, workshops, class performances, and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with Suzuki faculty to plan program-wide events.

Other Required Duties:

• Attend school and departmental events.
• Evaluate students as appropriate.
• Communicate with parents to address student problems or issues.
• Provide mid-year student progress reports and participate in year-end juries.
• Perform other related duties.
• Provide counseling related to student’s musical development.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance and performance records.

Qualifications:

• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population required.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
• Master’s degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience preferred with significant interest and experience in teaching violin.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience required; conducting experience preferred.
• Active performing/studio career preferred.
• SAA-registered Suzuki Teacher Training through Book 8 required; through Book 10 preferred.

Pay range for this position: $60.00 - $90.00/ per hour