Beginning Orchestra Director SUB

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

In-Person | South Pasadena & San Marino | $45/hr starting rate

Encore Music, a thriving and community-rooted music school with two vibrant locations, is seeking an experienced Orchestra Teacher to lead our beginning orchestra classes on Mondays and Thursdays 2:45-4:15 thru 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)

• $40/hour starting rate
• Option to come on with other long term teaching opportunities
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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.