Early Childhood Music Instructor-Mountain View

Category

Teaching

Employee Type

Part-time, Non-Exempt

Offer Salary

$35-$50/hour

Experience

BA in Music or Music Education, or equivalent experience

How to apply

The Community School of Music and Arts is seeking a motivated, experienced, fun, and engaging individual to teach in-person Early Childhood Music Program spanning ages 2-7 years at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part-time, hourly position. Qualified applicants may also be considered for additional teaching throughout CSMA’s other programs. Please be sure to review the schedule information below prior to applying.

Skills/Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practical aspects of early childhood music instruction and a solid understanding of early childhood music pedagogy.Minimum Bachelor’s degree in performance and/or music education.Proven success in teaching in an early childhood setting.Experience and interest in teaching students of all abilities with an emphasis on appreciation and enjoyment of music.Demonstrated success interacting with and engaging parents/guardians during early childhood classes.Certifications in Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, or similar methodology preferred but not required.Ability to play guitar and/or ukulele 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, or equivalent experience

Benefits Include

All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.Paid Sick Leave accrualMedical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.Professional Development opportunities and grants for facultyCommunity Concert Series performance opportunities for facultyEmployee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

Schedule

Candidates should be available to teach in person at CSMA’s main campus in Mountain View on Saturday and/or Sunday mornings and afternoons from approximately 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Additional days will be added to the teaching schedule based on the candidate’s availability, and class demand.

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected], with Early Childhood Music Instructor as the subject line. Please clearly indicate your primary instrument and secondary instruments you are qualified to teach on your cover letter.

Please note that CSMA does not provide visa sponsorship. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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