Music Theory Instructor

Merit School of Music is seeking a Music Theory Instructor to teach Music Theory Group Classes in our Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition‑free Conservatory Program (TFC). This regular part‑time position runs from Saturday, September 12, 2026, through Saturday, April 3, 2027, and involves about four hours of teaching per week. TFC students are intermediate to highly advanced musicians in grades 6 through 12, and this role offers the opportunity to deepen their musicianship through focused theory instruction alongside their performance studies.

• Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience and training.
• Proven success teaching music theory at varying skill levels, from beginner through intermediate and advanced.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to keep group classes engaging and focused.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with colleagues and administrators.
• A high level of personal musicianship.
• Punctual, professional, and communicative, with a flexible and adaptive disposition.
• A genuine commitment to Merit's mission and to dignity‑centered communication with students, families, and colleagues.

• Delivering high‑quality instruction to students in weekly classes.
• Communicating with Merit's on‑site theory faculty and other conservatory faculty to determine individual student needs and goals.
• Participating in Merit faculty meetings and/or department meetings.
• Completing attendance records for each class.
• Corresponding with Merit staff and students/families in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The Music Theory Instructor will teach 45‑minute Group Classes on Saturdays, September 12, 2026 through April 3, 2027, for a total of 24 Saturdays during the year.
• Class times fall between 8:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., with approximate time slots of 8:00–8:45 a.m., 8:50–9:35 a.m., 12:45–1:30 p.m., and 2:30–3:15 p.m.
• Ideal candidates will be available to teach 3 to 4 classes weekly.