Private Voice and Drum Teacher - 1 year Experience Needed

Highlands Music Academy is a growing music school located in the Highlands of Louisville, with close to 400 students who come weekly for music lessons.

Please feel free to also apply online at: https://www.highlandsmusicacademy.com/work-for-us

We are currently hiring for a VOICE and DRUM teachers who can teach children and adults. You must be positive and warm with students.

A degree in music preferred, that or many years of experience as a performing musician. Experience teaching is preferred. We are looking for a teacher with availability at least 3-6 days during the week (Monday-Saturday). We are not open on Sundays. Music lessons are in demand, and you should expect to start getting students pretty quickly after starting.

Please, NO PHONE CALLS.

Our goal at the school is to nurture a student’s love of music, while building a strong foundation in music.

This is a contractor position, no taxes are taken out and you will receive a contractor 1099 at the end of the year. Starting pay is $28-$32/hr based on experience.

At Highlands Music Academy, you can focus on what you’re good at.... teaching! Collecting payments, enforcing school policies, registration, direct deposit, taking phone calls, rescheduling, and maintenance of the teaching rooms and building are all handled for you with our dedicated office staff. Set your schedule and watch it get filled!

We seek teachers who are not only skilled musicians, but are also kind, patience, and and good at adapting to their students' needs and personality.

You must have the ability to maintain a consistent schedule.

Schedule:

We are looking for teachers with availability from 3pm-8pm during the week (at minimum) or Saturdays with 9am-2pm available (or 10am-3pm). You would need to commit to at least 3 days of teaching availability, any combination of days, or more!

Keep in mind that building your roster will take a few months.

Duties:

- Teach private and/or group music lessons to students of various ages and skill levels

- Provide instruction in music theory, technique, and performance skills

- Evaluate student progress and provide feedback on areas for improvement

- Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students

- Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance music instruction

Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent years of experience

- Previous experience teaching music to students of different ages and abilities

- Strong knowledge of music theory and performance techniques

- Ideally: Ability to play one or more musical instruments proficiently

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Lesson management skills to effectively engage and motivate students

- Knowledge of various teaching methods and strategies for different learning styles

Your passion for music, combined with your teaching expertise, will help foster a love for music in students. If you are dedicated, creative, and have a strong background or passion for teaching music, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of aspiring musicians!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required)
Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person