Oct. 3, 2026

Instrumental Music Teacher

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica, California

Job Details: Job Location: 21st Street Campus - SANTA MONICA, CA 90404, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $59.96 - $62.94 Hourly, Teach group class in specific instrumental specialty (strings, woodwind or brass). Classes range in size from 3-12 students in grades 2-5. Each class is approximately 45 min in length and meet once a week. Schedule can change from year to year, but current classes are on Tuesday’s afterschool, and Wednesday’s before school.

Essential Job Functions:

Educate students in the technical, musical and practice requirements of success on their chosen instrument
Key function is to prepare elementary students for further instrumental study in our middle school instrumental programs in orchestra, jazz and rock
Retention of students is essential to fulfill this function
Teaching in a fun yet disciplined environment with the collaboration of the director and other instrumental teachers
Documentation of lesson plans before and after classes is essential to maintain the curriculum.
Teach a combination of Suzuki and traditional teaching methodology
Communicate practice expectations for at home practice

Additional Responsibilities:

Offer feedback to parents as requested
Be present at the Elementary school concerts as needed

Physical Demands:

Help to set up stands and move chairs for class.

Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience 1-2 years
Suzuki Certification a plus
Bachelors in Music or Music Education or commensurate experience and or skill

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