Job description

The Community School of Music and Arts is seeking a motivated, experienced, fun and engaging individual to teach in-person private violin & viola lessons to children and adults at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View and in the Corporate Arts Program. This is a part-time, hourly position beginning in January 2023.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practical aspects of private music instruction and a solid understanding of violin and viola pedagogy.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in performance and/or music education with an emphasis in violin and/or viola.
• Proven success in teaching in a private studio setting.
• Experience and interest in teaching students of all ages, abilities and interest levels with an emphasis on appreciation and enjoyment of music.
• 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.
• Experience coaching string quartets and/or other chamber ensembles preferred.

EDUCATION:

• BA in Music or Music Education, or equivalent experience

SCHEDULE:

• Teach in-person at CSMA's main campus in Mountain View
• Available to teach in the afternoon (after 3pm) and weekends
• Available to teach minimum 4hours per day
• Available at least 2 days a week

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• All faculty have access to 403(B) retirement plan.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
• Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty
• Community Concert Series performance opportunities for faculty
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS

Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $5 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 22,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 16,000 students at 40+ schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Since we are serving students of all ages, CSMA will continue to require masks for everyone on-site at Finn Center.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mountain View, CA 94040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of teaching experience do you have?
• Can you teach at least 2 days in a week in our private lesson studio?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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