Cello Teacher

Overview

We’re seeking an energetic Cello Teacher to help students build musical skills, confidence, and a lasting connection to the arts. You’ll teach cello and instrumental performance through engaging, age-appropriate lessons for learners with varied needs and experience. Your impact: Clear instruction and supportive practice help students grow as musicians and participate more confidently in music-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and develop curriculum for individual and group instruction, adapting activities to students’ goals and abilities.
• Teach cello technique, music reading, practice habits, and performance skills; use classroom management and behavior management strategies to maintain a focused, welcoming learning environment.
• Work with students and families, including children and youth program participants; apply knowledge of childhood development, early childhood education, preschool settings, childcare, and special education where relevant.
• Support music performances and collaborate on creative arts activities. Experience in visual and performing arts, theater, choreography, dance instruction, ballet, or other forms of dancing can inform broader arts programming.
• Track student progress and provide tutoring or adult education as appropriate.

Experience

• Teaching experience with musical instruments, music, or instrumental performance is preferred; experience working with children, in youth programs, or in a classroom is valuable.
• Strong lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom experience, and communication skills.
• Patient, organized approach to teaching and adapting instruction to different learning styles.

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person