Private Violin Teacher, Beginning 2026-2027 School Year

Private Violin Teacher, Beginning  School Year

Variable Hours Henrico, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition

The Violin Instructor is responsible for teaching private music lessons and assisting students with their recital performances. The Violin Instructor will collaborate with the performing arts faculty to support the music curriculum and instrumental music ensembles as part of an evolving performing arts program.

Pay is variable based on enrollment of students.

• Teaching Violin lessons in the Lower, Middle and Upper School
  • Teaching essential skills for violin performance technique, music literacy, ear training, and music theory
  • Reinforcing learning of ensemble music for Lower, Middle and Upper School instrumental repertoire in the private lesson setting
• Fostering a climate of respect for each child as an individual
• Identifying and pursuing professional opportunities that enhance and extend one’s teaching
• Attending all Strings recitals
• Keeping record of student lesson dates and times throughout the year

• A Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Performance is preferred
• 5 years private teaching experience at a Middle School, High School or College level
• Strong commitment to students with all learning styles
• Ability to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking
• Enthusiasm for academic excellence and creative teaching
• Passion for music education
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair.

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change.

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
• Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness, awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.
• Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the School’s mission and values. Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.
• Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.
• Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Collegiate School is a co‑educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional…