Instrumental Music Teacher: Guitar

Job Details

Job Location:

91 - New York, NY 10128

Salary Range: $72.00 - $92.00 Hourly The Spence School

Instrumental Music Teacher - Guitar:

Part-time and substitute positions beginning September 2026

The Spence School seeks accomplished, passionate guitar teachers to join our Instrumental Music faculty. These positions represent an exciting opportunity to join a growing department engaged in fulfilling our mission to nurture student imagination and self expression through instrumental music study and performance.

• Teach weekday 40-60 minute private lessons to 1-3 students
• Communicate regularly with the Program Administration
• Prepare students for concerts and other performance activities
• Participate in professional development and meetings as necessary
• Evaluate student progress
• Use age and skill-appropriate repertoire of all types of music literature

• Finds joy in working with children and in school life
• Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Supports Spence's commitment to equity
• Possesses an advanced degree or equivalent experience
• Has sustained experience teaching young children
• Experience as a performing professional musician
• Possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.