Voice Instructor

Wednesdays & Thursdays (2-3 days per week to start)

Commitment:

Minimum 1-year commitment

Compensation:

Based on teaching experience + skill set (discussed during interview)

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:

In person (mobile lessons optional at higher pay rate)

New West Music is a busy, family-focused music school looking for a kind, creative, and adaptable Voice Instructor who genuinely enjoys working with children and can also support teens and adults.

This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a pre-established, full teaching schedule
, making it ideal for an instructor who is ready to teach from day one.

We’re looking for someone who can build strong rapport, keep lessons engaging, and foster a genuine love of music. If you’re a teacher who communicates clearly, adapts to each student, and wants a stable, long-term studio environment, you’ll fit in well here.

• Teach private voice lessons to children (and some teens/adults)
• Create personalized lesson plans based on each student’s goals and learning style
• Keep lessons engaging, structured, and progress-focused
• Teach a variety of styles (classical, pop, rock, musical theatre, jazz)
• Communicate clearly with parents about progress and practice goals
• Collaborate with staff to support student retention and success
• Support students in performances and recitals

• Experience teaching voice (formal training or equivalent teaching experience)
• Strong ability to teach young children with patience, structure, and warmth
• Versatility across multiple vocal styles
• Dependable and professional: punctual, prepared, and consistent
• Good communication with parents and staff
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different personalities and learning styles
• Willing to commit to a minimum 1-year term

• Familiarity with RCM curriculum and teaching toward examinations
• Solid music theory knowledge
• Ability to transcribe/arrange/adapt simple songs for student requests
• Comfort accompanying students or using piano in lessons
• Experience preparing students for performances
• Ability to teach a second instrument at a beginner-intermediate level piano preferably (or ukulele, guitar, drums, etc.)
• Experience working in a music school or studio environment

• You build trust quickly with children and families
• Students feel motivated and supported (and parents feel informed)
• Parents feel informed and engaged in their child’s progress
• You’re flexible and solutions-oriented with different learning needs
• You attend teacher meetings and support students at recitals.