• School Partnerships Cello Instructor

    Macphail Center for Music (Austin, MN)


    TITLE:                       School Partnerships Cello Instructor

     

    REPORTS TO:             Austin Site Director

     

    DEPARTMENT:            School Partnerships

     

    STATUS:                     Exempt, On-Call

    REVISION DATE:          August 13, 2025

    COMPENSATION:        $58.62/Hour for Group Instruction; $40.47/Hour for Individual Instruction

     

    HOURS:                          Hours are determined each semester by student demand and enrollment

    JOB SUMMARY

    The School Partnerships Cello Instructor supports music education instruction in a variety of K-12 settings by teaching individual and group cello lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced), with an emphasis on beginners who are interested in learning a variety of musical styles. The Instructor is also responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise.

     

    RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Instruction & Mentorship

    + Develop and lead lesson plans that foster growth and creative exploration

    + Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating playing during lessons and coaching the student

    + Provide constructive feedback through in-session coaching and guided reflection

    + Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion

    Administrative

    + Manage Studio Logistics including, but not limited to: lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communication with students and families

    Performance Preparation

    + Ensure students are performance-ready and understand the process of translating rehearsal work into public presentation

    Community & Culture Building

    + Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression

    + Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community

    + Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    + A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent, preferred

    Experience

    + Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels, of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners, required

    + Experience teaching small, diverse, K-12 groups, preferred

    + Experience teaching diverse styles of music, preferred

    Skills & Abilities

    + Effective communication skills

    + Effective behavior management skills

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Demonstrated cultural competency skills

    + Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching

     

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