Part-time Bilingual Music Instructor

Job Overview
Ethos is accepting applications for a part-time bilingual music instructor position to teach private and group lessons from our headquarters and at outreach sites throughout Portland.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] outlining why you want to teach at Ethos.

Responsibilities

Teach weekly music lessons and track student attendance.Choose appropriate repertoire according to students’ age, skill, and interests.Create a learning environment that balances expectations and structure with compassion and creativity.Maintain open communication with Ethos’ administrative staff about schedule.Maintain an organized and functional classroom.Promote a positive workplace environment.Required Qualifications

Experience teaching private lessons.Self-motivation and ability to structure a course of private music lessons or group class.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Dedication to increasing students’ access to music education and enthusiasm about Ethos’ mission.Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in Spanish.3+ years of teaching group and/or private lessons to youth.Experience as a musician or other performing artist.Ethos Music Center is committed to continually examining the systems of inequity and discrimination that create barriers to music education. This starts by acknowledging the ever-evolving work we need to do within our own organization to ensure that we’re living our values of equity and inclusion. We recognize that this work is continual and includes self-reflection, honesty and authenticity, revising policies, procedures, and practices, in addition to strengthening our partnerships with community groups. We commit to being compassionate, transparent, collaborative, and accountable in this process. We deeply value the diverse array of life experiences within our community, and celebrate the role that music plays in lifting up all of our voices. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Ethos believes everyone deserves access to the well documented benefits of music education, and does not discriminate on the basis of socioeconomic status, geographic location, abilities, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)Flexible schedulePaid sick timePaid time offPaid trainingProfessional development assistanceTravel reimbursementWork Location: In person