Violin Teacher

Violin Teacher – Opus 1 Music Studio (Mountain View, CA)

Full‑time teaching position with flexibility for part‑time consideration. The role is based in Mountain View (Palo Alto also available) and involves onsite lessons in a high‑quality studio environment.

Opus 1 is a top‑rated music school with close to 10,000 sq/ft of studio space and over 1,000 students. We offer private and group lessons for piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, ukulele, and guitar in the Silicon Valley cities of Palo Alto and Mountain View.

Teachers handle teaching and student communication only; all scheduling, enrollment, accounting, and recital/contest registration is handled by full‑time administrative staff. Lessons are conducted on‑site, with both online and in‑person options available.

• Current legal status to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or higher degree in music; preference for MM/MA or DM/PhD.
• Live in the Bay Area with reliable transportation to Mountain View/Palo Alto.
• Experience teaching and performing on the violin.
• Exceptional communication skills with students and parents.
• Willingness to collaborate with parents and students to design personalized lesson plans.
• Ability to adapt to new teaching environments and requirements.
• Experience preparing students for performances and exams.
• Knowledge of ABRSM practical and theory exams or willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage a teaching schedule through the school app/website and follow attendance policies.
• English proficiency.

• Variable demand; available from Sunday–Saturday, mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
• Weekday teaching hours: 2:30 pm–9 pm; weekend hours: 9 am–7 pm.
• Preferred to teach six consecutive hours per day (plus breaks) six days a week (full‑time).

• Professional full‑time staff handles all administrative work.
• High‑quality Yamaha pianos and studio environment.
• Recital/performance opportunities for students three times a year or more.
• Certification training for group‑class teachers within a full curriculum.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship.

• Hourly rate based on education, experience, and background ($45–$60 per hour).
• W2 employee status; no 1099 contractors.
• Stable salary model based on hours taught, credentials, and days taught.
• Full‑time employees eligible for employee benefits.

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Free music lessons with any available teacher.
• 24‑hour access to Opus 1 facilities.
• Annual performance opportunity in the Opus 1 Faculty Recital.
• Quarterly professional development events and seminars.
• Mentorship, lesson feedback, exam training, and support for teaching challenges.
• Internal social platform for sharing, events, and direct teacher communication.
• Full access to all Google Workspace tools.

• Opus 1 Music Studio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
• Discrimination or harassment of any type is prohibited, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
• The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Opus 1 has three locations within Mountain View and Palo Alto. Specific work location(s) will be discussed during the hiring process.

Standard protective measures include masks, symptom check‑in upon arrival, and switching to online lessons when students are ill. Additional guidelines from Santa Clara County are followed.

$45–$60 per hour.

Application

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Please include your cover letter and resume as one PDF file when attaching to the application form.