Upper Elementary String Teacher

Description

The Blake School seeks a skilled and passionate part-time string teacher to support the Upper Elementary string program from January-May 2026.

This position is based at Blake’s Upper Elementary campus in Hopkins and involves teaching small‑group lessons and assisting with ensemble rehearsals. Blake strongly encourages applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.

• Teach weekly small‑group lessons (violin, viola and cello) to enhance student technical proficiency and musical expression
• Serve as a teaching assistant during two elementary string ensemble rehearsals (grade
  4)
• Collaborate with Upper Elementary string teachers to align instruction with program goals
• Foster student creativity, discipline and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment

• Experience teaching upper elementary string students (grades 2-5)
• Expertise in strings pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience in both small‑group and one‑on‑one instruction
• BA/BM required; MM preferred
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with students, faculty and administrators

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applicants must complete the online job application and upload recordings of recent performances and/or a teaching video.

Please direct questions to Ilah Raleigh, PK‑12 director of visual and performing arts, at iraleigh.

Rate of Pay: $55 per hour

This rate of pay includes the expected rate for this position. In making a rate of pay determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job‑related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's rate of pay offer could exceed this range.

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

EOE.