After School Music Instructor

Burke's Music Lesson Instructor

Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls' school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco and is one of California's leading elementary schools with a 116-year tradition of educational excellence. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. Burke's emphasizes the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.

Burke's seeks a music lesson instructor in our After School Music program, offering private piano, guitar, drums, and/or voice lessons to individual students in grades K-8. First and foremost, we hope to introduce and nurture a joyful relationship with each instrument for our students, setting them up for a lifelong love of music. Our after school music instructors meet the child where they are, whether they are beginners or developing musicians.

Instructors may draw on classical training or music choices that reflect student interests. While teaching theory and technique, our instructors emphasize the importance of fun and the student-teacher relationship. We love to welcome professional, practicing musicians to our program and can offer flexibility in regard to performances and tours.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Reliably teach individual piano, guitar, drums, and/or voice lessons to students on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday, 3:00-6:00pm) on dates and times agreed upon in advance
• Check in regularly with parents concerning student progress and any needs or recommendations you have for the child at home
• Offer recitals as planned by the After School Music Program manager
• Effective communication with the After School Music Program manager and the After School staff
• Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families