Substitute Drum Teacher Ellsworth Music Ranson, Harpers Ferry, Frederick, Sheperdstown, WV

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional drum instructors to teach part‑time as substitutes at Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair in Ranson, WV. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person.

Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $26-$28/hour. Health benefits options and a 401K with employer match are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools and stores that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for Ellsworth Music Supply and Repair, our store and school in Ranson, WV. Founded in 2000, Ellsworth Music prides itself on providing fun, personalized, and professional music retail services and music education to hundreds of customers and students of all skill levels in a positive and nurturing environment.

With over 15 highly-trained and well-loved teachers on staff, they provide positive, memorable opportunities for individuals to explore many aspects of music.

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Andrell Robinson through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part‑time
Pay: $26-$28 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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