Mariachi Teacher - Northwest Austin, TX

Mariachi Instructor Position

We are seeking a fun, experienced, and professional mariachi instructor to teach part-time at our Northwest Austin location:
The Musician's Woodshed
- North Parmer. This teacher will be instructing in person at our school.

We are looking for a teacher who can start with us for the Fall 2026 school year.

• Demonstrated experience in Mariachi performance and instruction
• Ability to teach both group mariachi classes and private one-on-one lessons
• Strong knowledge of traditional mariachi styles, repertoire, and instrumentation
• Ability to lead and guide ensemble rehearsals with confidence and clarity
• Experience working with students of varying ages and skill levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional

• Experience directing or assisting a mariachi ensemble
• Ability to teach one or more mariachi instruments (e.g., violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, voice)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• Lead weekly group mariachi classes
• Provide engaging and structured private lessons
• Prepare students for performances, recitals, or community events
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and educational learning environment

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $28-$32/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

The Musicians Woodshed is located in Lake Travis and North Parmer, TX. At The Musicians Woodshed, our instructors design customized lesson plans for each and every student on their schedule. We focus on the student's music tastes, skill set, and personal goals to optimize a music-learning experience. Our performance-based, flexible curriculum offers an exciting, engaging and encouraging environment for students to pick up an instrument.

We want students playing music they enjoy, because if a student is playing music they like- they play more. When students play more- they get better.

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

• Stewardship:
  We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth:
  Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands:
  Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show

To apply for this position, please send a resume and brief cover letter to Anna Ahrens through this portal. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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