Job description:
Ethos Music Center is currently seeking a part-time drumming/percussion instructor to teach private lesson students. Position could include group classes, ensembles, or outreach classes, if interested.
Experience with drum kit and some popular music styles (such rock, funk, jazz, etc.) is required for private lesson instructors. Drummers with expertise in hand-drumming, keyboard or auxiliary percussion, and/or regional or traditional musics are encouraged to apply. No degree requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Teach weekly music lessons and track student attendance.
- Choose appropriate repertoire according to students’ age, skill, and interests.
- Create a learning environment that balances expectations and structure with compassion and creativity.
- Maintain open communication with Ethos’ administrative staff about schedule.
- Maintain an organized and functional classroom.
- Promote a positive workplace environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience teaching private lessons.
- Self-motivation and ability to structure a course of private music lessons or group class.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Dedication to increasing students’ access to music education and enthusiasm about Ethos’ mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish.
- 3+ years of teaching group and/or private lessons to youth.
- Experience as a musician or other performing artist.
Compensation:
- $25/hr (private lessons)
- $27/hr (group classes)
- $38.50/hr (off-site outreach programing)
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining why you want to teach at Ethos to [email protected].
Ethos Music Center is committed to continually examining the systems of inequity and discrimination that create barriers to music education. This starts by acknowledging the ever-evolving work we need to do within our own organization to ensure that we’re living our values of equity and inclusion. We recognize that this work is continual and includes self-reflection, honesty and authenticity, revising policies, procedures, and practices, in addition to strengthening our partnerships with community groups. We commit to being compassionate, transparent, collaborative, and accountable in this process. We deeply value the diverse array of life experiences within our community, and celebrate the role that music plays in lifting up all of our voices. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Ethos believes everyone deserves access to the well documented benefits of music education, and does not discriminate on the basis of socioeconomic status, geographic location, abilities, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
