Part-Time Lower School Strings Teacher

Founded in 1952, Norwood School is a coeducational, independent day school with approximately 450 students in pre‑kindergarten through eighth grade. The school sits on 40 beautiful and expansive acres in Bethesda, Maryland, less than six miles from Washington, D.C. As one of the finest PK‑8 schools in the country, Norwood sets the bar high and is committed to educating the whole child in a diverse, student‑centered, challenging, and nurturing environment that continually promotes equity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

Norwood’s child‑centered education emphasizes creating a happy place of learning where each child is loved, nurtured, and challenged. Ensuring each child is truly known, we recognize diversity as essential to supporting educational excellence and are dedicated to fostering a sense of dignity, belonging, and understanding across our community. As a result, children flourish at Norwood as we tend to both hearts and minds.

They love learning; they are creative and critical thinkers. They are confident in who they are, and they feel safe taking risks. They are kind and caring people who, fueled by our motto, "How you lead your life matters," make helping others a priority in their lives. At the end of their eighth‑grade year, our graduates leave Norwood exceptionally well prepared for high school and empowered to make positive contributions to our world.

Norwood seeks a part‑time Lower School Strings Teacher to join its Suzuki‑inspired violin program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Working as part of a collaborative team with two other violin teachers and the Lower School Strings Program Coordinator, the successful candidate will teach beginning and intermediate violin students through a combination of weekly group classes and private lessons. The teacher will help students develop strong foundational technique, ensemble skills, and a lifelong appreciation for music while fostering a joyful and supportive learning environment.

The Lower School Strings Teacher communicates regularly with parents and homeroom teachers regarding student progress and collaborates closely with colleagues in the music department to support performances and other program activities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; prior violin teaching experience preferred
• Interest in and familiarity with Suzuki violin pedagogy
• Ability to teach beginning and intermediate students in both group classes and private lessons
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students in kindergarten through fourth grade
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and organized approach to teaching
• Willingness to assist with related program responsibilities, including instrument tuning, organization, and leading group activities