Beginning Orchestra Director SUB

Overview

Encore Music, a thriving and community-rooted music school with two vibrant locations, is seeking an experienced Orchestra Teacher to lead beginning orchestra classes on Mondays and Thursdays 2:45-4:15 through the 1st week of March. This role combines the joy of working with young ensembles in the afternoon with the opportunity to provide one-on-one instruction to dedicated private students in their homes.

We are looking for a highly skilled, versatile, and reliable educator who is committed to helping students grow, both musically and personally.

• Monday & Thursday | 2:45–4:15 PM – Beginning Orchestra (on site)
• Work Location:
  
  Encore locations (in-person orchestra classes); private lessons in student homes

• Lead engaging, well-structured beginning orchestra classes
• Teach motivating and personalized in-home private violin lessons
• Plan and implement lesson sequences that build skills and confidence over time
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff to ensure a positive learning experience

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field & experience with beginning orchestra
• Experience:
  
  Prior teaching experience required; orchestra or ensemble leadership a plus
• Teaching Style:
  Ability to tailor instruction to each student while meeting program goals
• Classroom Management:
  Skilled at maintaining an organized, respectful, and focused learning environment
• Lesson Planning:
  Able to design engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans for both group and private instruction
• Professionalism:
  Timely, reliable, and consistent—committed to long-term student growth
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Friendly, encouraging, and able to connect with students and families
• Mindset:
  Loves teaching and sees it as a long-term career path; values collaboration with colleagues

• Starting rate: $40/hour; listed pay at $45/hour in some materials
• 401(k), dental insurance, paid time off
• Paid sick leave and professional development assistance
• 1 week of paid vacation annually after 9 months of employment
• Collaborative team culture and ongoing training opportunities
• Option to come on with other long-term teaching opportunities

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter including:

• Your primary instrument and any secondary instruments you can teach
• Any group classes you’d be excited to offer
• A short description of your teaching experience and methods

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45/hour

Work Location:

In person – Orchestra classes at Encore locations; private lessons in student homes