Strings (Suzuki and Traditional) Private Lesson Instructor

Private Lesson Instructor (various) Piano (Suzuki and Traditional); Guitar; Clarinet/Saxophone; Strings (Suzuki and Traditional) Encore Music Academy Job Category: Private Instruction Job Type: Paid Job Term: Hourly/non-exempt Compensation: Base Pay $36/hr. (Pay commensurate with education and experience) About Our Organization Encore Music Academy is a not-for-profit community music school that is a major after-school and summer music education provider in McHenry County, Illinois. The organization’s mission is to cultivate the innate musical abilities within each individual in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Encore’s vision is to “EXCEL through Music” (Empowering eXcellence in Character by Experience and Leadership through Music). Job Summary We are seeking Private Lesson Instructors to provide high-quality music instruction to students in a one-on-one environment. Private Lesson Instructors work to foster musical education and growth through private lessons, across a range of ages and ability levels. Instructors also communicate directly with families and students, create a positive learning atmosphere, and embody EMA’s vision and mission for music in the community. Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director, Private Lesson Instructors are responsible for providing individualized lessons based on sound pedagogical methods, teaching age-appropriate concepts and techniques to students, providing informal assessment of students’ musical progress, and offering appropriate opportunities for performance, including at EMA’s bi-annual recitals. Private Lesson Instructors are also expected to maintain a high level of personal musicianship and performance, along with presenting a positive and professional image to students, families, donors, and members of the community.

Job Qualifications & Requirements Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, performance or equivalent training/certification required. • Master’s degree in music, music education, performance preferred. • Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, attention to detail. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Candidate will exhibit enthusiasm, professionalism, and arts advocacy. The Successful Candidate: • welcomes feedback as a means to personal growth • is a problem-solver and calm under pressure • communicates clearly with students, families, and colleagues • utilizes repertoire in a range of styles, traditions, cultures, and composers • has experience teaching in a one-on-one setting

Additional Details Access, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We at Encore Music Academy (EMA) dedicate ourselves to creating a welcoming environment. That commitment is inseparable from our commitment to access, diversity, equity and inclusion. Central to our mission is that all abilities, all ages, and all people have full opportunity to thrive. We know diversity is key to individual growth and music education excellence. Our community is stronger when all voices, all people come together without fear. EMA expects that all relationships among persons in EMA will be professional. We work to build a community free of bias, prejudice, discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of EMA to ensure equal opportunity. EMA does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Our Community Encore Music Academy is rooted in the community of McHenry County. We welcome all applicants and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you! Cover Letter and Resume Required How to Apply Apply online at EMA Employment Opportunities | Encore Music Academy