Suzuki Violin Instructor – Portland (ME) Conservatory of Music

Location:

Portland, Maine United States

Posting Date:

2026-01-28

Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Build/Teach Suzuki violin studio as a part of a growing Suzuki program
  • Teach students ranging from pre-twinkle to book 5 and beyond.
  • Contribute to recruitment efforts

Potential Opportunities:

  • Leading Suzuki group classes
  • Chamber ensemble coaching
  • Performances within PCM Noonday series

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Suzuki teacher training, preferably through Violin Book 5
  • Hold or be working toward a degree in Music Performance and/or Music Education with a focus in Violin or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with and preference for teaching at the pre-twinkle level in a one on one and group class setting
  • Master’s degree or higher in Violin or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience with students of diverse backgrounds and ability levels
  • Diverse performance experience

Classification:
Part Time, Hourly, Non-exempt employee

Compensation:
$50/hour

Application Instructions:
Submit the following to Executive Director, Michael Lund Ziegler at [email protected]:

  • Cover Letter detailing interest in the position and teaching philosophy
  • Resume or CV
  • Recorded playing sample
  • Recorded teaching sample if available

Position will remain open until filled

Questions welcomed addressed to Michael at above email address

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