UMKC Conservatory Academy​/Bridges Teaching Assistant; Continuous

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Conservatory Academy

UMKC Conservatory Academy/Bridges invites applications to join our teaching staff. The Academy complements the Conservatory’s degree programs by bridging the national reputation and excellence of the Conservatory with the local musical needs of the Kansas City community. The Academy functions as a division within the Conservatory, providing non-credit preparatory performing arts education and community engagement programs for children and adults.

• Teach 16/18 weeks per semester and 6-9 weeks each summer session
• Clearly explain studio and Academy policies to students, as well as session dates and breaks.
• Build studios through recruitment in a good-faith effort to maintain and promote the Academy.
• Maintain contact with students on a regular basis, communicating with them regarding cancelled/rescheduled lessons, registration due dates, etc.
• Prepare students for end of semester performance and juries
• Submit attendance and lesson reports on a weekly basis
• Communicate with the Coordinator concerning scheduling of rooms, needs of the studios, and condition of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have an undergraduate degree in music.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree
At least 1 year of experience teaching private lessons preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

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