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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Huntsville, ON
Posting Date: New on Feb 2 2012

Description: Huntsville Suzuki School of Music is a thriving program seeking to expand. Established in 1991, violin, viola and cello lessons are taught in our own private studios at the recently renovated Train Station in beautiful downtown Huntsville. The School receives support from both a strong parent organization and from the community.

Duties: To assume a full studio of Suzuki violin students; to schedule and teach private and group violin lessons, beginner to advanced (post Book 8); to conduct orchestra and coach ensembles.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music / Music Education / Arts in Music. Suzuki Registered Teacher Training ECC, Unit 1 and higher. Preferable consideration given to Suzuki teaching experience. Demonstrated proficiency and training in violin.

Salary: $55/hour

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Daynard.
Please include 3 personal references.
Applications will be received until position is filled.
Will begin processing applications February 24, 2012. START DATE: September 2012

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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Newark, NJ
Posting Date: New on Jan 27 2012

Description: The University of Delaware’s Community Music School is seeking a dynamic violin instructor for its growing Suzuki program. The Community Music School is offered through the Department of Music, and due to our unique location, serves students from DE, NJ, MD and PA.

Duties: Teach private and group Suzuki violin classes; Assist in the expansion of the program.

Qualifications: Minimum of bachelors degree in Music, SAA training (Books 1-4), and at least two years teaching experience.

Salary: Please contact for details

Contact: Email or mail resume to: Demetrius Delancy, University of DE, Music Department, 209 Amy du Pont Music Building, 100 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19716

Phone: 302-831-1527
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Suzuki Violin, Cello, Piano Teachers

Location: San Diego, CA
Posting Date: New on Jan 19 2012

Description: San Diego Suzuki School of Music is a highly regarded private co-op organization seeking additional teachers to fulfill the demand of the area, particularly north-inland communities such as Poway and Rancho Bernardo. Students and parents benefit greatly from learning with teachers of varied styles and backgrounds, while keeping a common curriculum, high standard of excellence, and commitment to Suzuki principles.

Duties: Teach year-round weekly individual and group lessons to students aged 4 and up. (Piano group may be monthly.) Individual student load may be full or part-time, as desired. Assist in organizing and leading school performances, parent meetings, and events. Perform in faculty portion of biannual student recitals.

Qualifications: Minimum BM and SAA registered training through Book 2. A commitment to on-going teacher development a must. Experience working with young children and their parents, although not necessarily in a musical capacity.

Salary: Please contact for details

Contact: Please email resume and two references to Elly Schmidt. Link to video sample of your teaching appreciated, but not required. Start date flexible.

Website: www.sandiegosuzukischool.com
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posting Date: New on Jan 17 2012

Description: Palm Beach Suzuki School of Music, a nonprofit school, is the largest Suzuki program in South Florida with over 120 (ages 2.5 to 18) students and 7 teachers in Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano. It has a very good reputation in the community and a very supportive Suzuki parent community. We are located down town in a small but vibrant city on the ocean.

Duties: Teach 20 plus hours per week. Group Classes. Accompanying.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Suzuki Association of the Americas registered training units ECC-Book 4 at minimum.

Salary: please contact for details

Contact: Suzanne Walter-Geissler

Phone: 561-802-3203
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Evansville, IN
Posting Date: New on Jan 17 2012

Description: The Suzuki Violin Program is part of The University of Evansville, an independent, university of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students. Founded in 1972, the program serves 95 violin students. Opportunities for qualified musicians in Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Owensboro, KY Symphony.

Duties: 25 hrs/wk studio instruction, 1 hr/wk group. Participation in all program activities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required . Minimum training through Book 4. Preference for prior teaching experience. Commitment to continuing education expected.

Salary: Contract salary: $21,840.00 for 9 months. Summer teaching additional. Participation in most university benefits.

Contact: Carol Dallinger, Coordinator Music Department, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN 47722
Complete job description and application procedure@http://music.evansville.edu/Outreach/Suzuki

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Suzuki Piano Teacher

Location: Evanston, IL
Posting Date: New on Jan 16 2012

Description: Founded in 1931, The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is one of the oldest community music schools in Illinois and was the first in the state to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. We believe that the enjoyment and knowledge of music and the development of skills in creating and performing music enhance learning and the quality of life and nourish the human spirit. Therefore, our mission is to provide the foundation for lifelong engagement with music. We currently serve 2,500 students of all ages, ethnicities and financial circumstances. In addition to campuses in Evanston, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Winnetka and Highland Park, MIC serves more than 6,500 children through outreach partnerships with Chicago Public Schools.

Duties: Teach private and group Suzuki piano lessons. Evanston, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Winnetka and/or Highland Park.

Qualifications: Degree in music (Masters preferred) and Suzuki teacher training registered through the SAA; commitment to Suzuki principles and experience working with young children and their parents

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Emily Abraham, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Music Institute of Chicago, 300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093

Website: www.musicinst.org
Phone: 847-448-8302
Fax: 847-446-3876
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Suzuki Program Director

Location: Winnetka, IL
Posting Date: New on Jan 16 2012

Description: Founded in 1931, The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is one of the oldest community music schools in Illinois and was the first in the state to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. We believe that the enjoyment and knowledge of music and the development of skills in creating and performing music enhance learning and the quality of life and nourish the human spirit. Therefore, our mission is to provide the foundation for lifelong engagement with music. We currently serve 2,500 students of all ages, ethnicities and financial circumstances. In addition to campuses in Evanston, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Winnetka and Highland Park, MIC serves more than 6,500 children through outreach partnerships with Chicago Public Schools.

Duties: Oversee the administration of the Suzuki Program at all MIC campuses and teach a minimum of five hours per week.

Qualifications: Suzuki Teacher Trainer; Master of Music; at least 10 years as a Suzuki instructor.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact: Emily Abraham, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Music Institute of Chicago, 300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Deadline: March 15, 2012

Website: www.musicinst.org
Phone: 847-448-8302
Fax: 847-446-3876
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SUZUKI VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR

Location: St. Thomas, VI
Posting Date: New on Jan 12 2012

Description: Established Suzuki Violin program in beautiful St. Thomas, Virgin Islands needs talented instructor for over 25 twinklers to very motivated Book 9 Students to begin the school year in August 2012. Program is privately run at The VI Montessori School & International Academy. Potential for many more students, ensembles, and orchestra. Teach in a beautiful tropical location. Lots of wedding performance opportunities also.

Duties: Teach private and group classes for levels ranging from pre-twinkle-Book 10 and beyond. Set up teaching and community concert schedule with students. Expand program as large as you like. Fiddling, hip hop, improv and music theory classes are a plus. Set your own hours.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree, SAA registered training and commitment to the Suzuki philosophy. Ability to work independently, have good communication skills, be a self-starter, and have excellent playing skills. Should possess a love of music, teaching and children and have the ability to motivate and inspire them towards competitive music schools and the enjoyment of performing.

Salary: $50-$70 per hour

Contact: Please send resume with at least three references to:

Sandra Romano

Website: www.vimsia.org/
Phone: 340-998-0720
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Suzuki Violin Teacher—Artist in Residence

Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
Posting Date: New on Dec 22 2011

Description: Imagine teaching violin in the east coast’s 2nd largest barrier island—Hilton Head Island. Innovative “Suzuki in the Schools” program in its fifth successful year at Sea Pines Montessori Academy (501c3).

Sea Pines Montessori Academy (SPMA) is the oldest Montessori school in the State of South Carolina. We have partnered Suzuki with an Authentic Montessori curriculum; offering Suzuki Early Childhood Education at eighteen months of age and Suzuki violin beginning at age three thru 8th grade.

Start date of March 1, 2012.

Duties: Private & Group Violin Lessons and assisting with concerts and performances. The right candidate could create the curriculum and teach a Suzuki summer camp in partnership with SPMA. There is an opportunity for future growth, as well.

Qualifications: Suzuki Violin Books 1-4 training and Stage 1 ECE (preferred).

We are looking for a full time violin teacher with at least 2 years of experience teaching children. You must be committed to the Suzuki Method, have joyful spirit, excellent communication skills (adult and children) and be willing to relocate to the beautiful Hilton Head Island.

Salary: T.B.D.

Contact: Mrs. Darcie Patrick, Head of School.

DEADLINE: All resumes must be received by January 30, 2012.

Phone: 843-785-2534
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Full Time Suzuki Violin Teacher, 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Norwalk, CT
Posting Date: New on Dec 5 2011

Description: Norwalk is one hour from either NYC or New Haven. The Talent Education Suzuki School seeks to provide parents, children, and teachers the opportunity to achieve their best as musicians, people, and educators. Teachers are treated as professionals beautiful teaching spaces, administrative support, and competitive compensation. Teachers are encouraged be creative and individual in their educational efforts while maintaining a common curriculum, standard and community.

Duties: Teach private and group violin classes for pre-Twinkle through Advanced and coach chamber ensembles 24-30 hours/week. The qualified candidate will feel equally comfortable with Pre-Twinkle and post Suzuki repertoire and have a thorough knowledge of intermediate and advance chamber repertoire.

Qualifications: Minimum of a Masters in Music, SAA training through book 4, and 5 years Suzuki and advanced teaching experience. Must be a current member of SAA.

Salary: Please contact for details; Benefits available

Contact: Email or send resume to: Ms. Becki Christopherson, CEO, TESS, 112 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

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Full Time Suzuki Piano Teacher

Location: Norwalk, CT
Posting Date: New on Dec 5 2011

Description: Norwalk is one hour from either NYC or New Haven. The Talent
Education Suzuki School seeks to provide parents, children, and teachers the
opportunity to achieve their best as musicians, people, and educators. Teachers are
treated as professionals beautiful teaching spaces, administrative support, and
competitive compensation. Teachers are encouraged be creative and individual in their
educational efforts while maintaining a common curriculum, standard and community.

Duties: Teach private and group piano classes for pre-Twinkle through Advanced and
possibly coach piano duos, 25-30 hours/week. Teach music theory classes books 1-4,
and accompany violin/cello through book 5 as needed. Possibly become the Piano
Department Head—implement your vision!

Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelors in Music, graduate degree preferred, SAA
training through book 2, and 2 years Suzuki teaching experience. Must be a current
member of SAA.

Salary: Please contact for details

Contact: Email or Send resume to: Ms. Becki Christopherson, CEO, TESS, 112 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

Start Date Flexible

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Suzuki Violin and Guitar Teacher

Location: Central, HK
Posting Date: New on Dec 1 2011

Description: Imagine teaching violin or guitar in the exotic city of Hong Kong.

Best Music Academy is one of the exclusive music schools in Hong Kong to offer various types of music lessons for both children and adults. We plan to double the scale within the next year and need you to help us grow. Do you have what it takes to make us even more successful?

We want a violin or guitar teacher with at least 2 years of experience teaching children in a school environment. You must be of graduate caliber, have an adventurous spirit, and be able to prove an outstanding ability in music. Relocating to the magnificent city of Hong Kong will give you the experience of living abroad like no other.

Duties: Private & Group Violin/Guitar Lessons.

Qualifications: ECC, Suzuki Violin Books 1-4 training, Suzuki Guitar Books 1-4 training.

Salary:— $20,000—$25,000 HKD/month.
- 15 – 20 weekly teaching hours (private and group lessons).
- 30 day yearly paid holiday.
- complimentary flight to respective home country per year of employment.

Contact: Send your cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Ms. Charliah Best.

Phone: (852) 6624-5155
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Program Dir/Violin & Viola Teacher OR Teacher-Trainer

Location: Lake Ozark, MO
Posting Date: New on Nov 18 2011

Description: Design, direct and teach the Lake of the Ozarks Suzuki Community Program, sponsored by Symphony of the Lake (a brand new symphony). innovative “Elementary Strings” program and beyond. (Symphony of the Lake is a 501©(3) organization.)

Duties: Teach the 17 (or other) hours of group violin classes weekly (number hours dependent on student interest & applications. Instruction occurs Monday through Thursday, both during and after school, as needed. Provide administrative duties to maintain and develop the Lake Suzuki Program. Plan and lead community performances, coordinate curriculum for the program, and supervise other Lake Suzuki Program faculty as the program grows.

Qualifications: SAA registration through Suzuki Violin Book 4 required. Bachelor in Music or Bachelor in Violin, and MM in Suzuki Pedagogy desired.

Salary: (to be determined)

Contact: Please email or send letter of interest, resume, and recent video (DVD or link to video clip) of applicant teaching using the Suzuki method.

Or mail to:

Nancee J. Byington, President
Symphony of the Lake
P. O. Box 2478
Lake Ozark, MO. 65049-2478

DEADLINE: All materials must be received by January 1, 2012.

Phone: 573-365-1605
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Suzuki Violin/Viola Teacher

Location: Lebanon, NH
Posting Date: New on Nov 17 2011

Description: Teaching position in rapidly growing Suzuki String program at the Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC), a non-profit community music school with programs for children and adults. In addition to the Suzuki program, the UVMC offers year round instruction in a wide range of instruments as well as orchestra, chorus, ensembles, school outreach, fiddle and other group programs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to show organizational commitment through participation in events, concerts and programming. Performance opportunities are available in the community and broader New England region.

Lebanon, NH; is part of the growing Upper Connecticut River Valley that includes College, a major regional medical center, technology businesses and a growing arts community. Lebanon is 1 hour from Concord, NH, 1.25 hours from Burlington VT, 2 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from Hartford CT.

Duties: Full time position includes private and group Suzuki violin/viola lessons, and leading a beginning strings class in one local public school. Close collaboration with other faculty and parents in developing Suzuki and other UVMC programs expected.

Qualifications: Music Degree and SAA registration in Books 1 – 6 required. Registration in Books 7 and above highly desirable. Candidate must be committed to Suzuki philosophy, with well developed nurturing and communication skills. Teamwork and willingness to help develop UVMC programming essential. Application review begins immediately for employment in January 1, 2012.

Salary: Full-time salaried employee, with monthly health stipend, and IRA contribution. Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact: Please email letter of interest and resume with 3 references to:
Joanna Nelson, Program Director & Jan Collins.

Website: www.uvmusic.org
Phone: 603-448-1642
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Suzuki Strings & Piano Teachers

Location: Weston, FL
Posting Date: New on Nov 10 2011

Description: 16 year old International Music Academy expanding Suzuki program, voted “Best Music School in Weston” in 2010 & 2011 by the readers of the Weston Gazette & “Best Music Instruction” in 2011 by the readers of Our City Weston, nominated 2011 “Small Business of the Year” by the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, located in Ft. Lauderdale suburb next to the Everglades, active local arts community (Weston Arts Council, Weston Philharmonic Society, etc.)

Duties: Private (1/2 hour or 1 hour), semi-private (2 students for 45 minutes) and/or ensemble instruction (3+ students per hour), typically private 1/2 hour weekly lessons.
Also participates in one in-house recital annually, one annual Grand Recital off-site and various community performances.

Qualifications: Music Degree with Suzuki training preferred

Salary: Please contact for details

Contact: Diane Stockton-Breese, President & CEO Jammin’ Kids International Music Academy, Indian Trace Center, 1396-5 S.W. 160th Ave., Weston, FL 33326

Website: www.JamminJKidsWeston.com
Phone: 954-389-5899
Fax: 954-217-2005
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