Job Listings

Full time Suzuki Violin Instructor

Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Posting Date: New on Jul 9 2024

Description: The Wichita Falls Youth Symphony is hiring a Suzuki violin teacher for
a community music academy. The academy works in collaboration with area schools to provide K-5 students with a weekly private lesson and group lesson during the school day on elementary campuses.

Duties: Full-time, 5 days instruction per week. Organize a schedule to teach private and group lessons weekly in elementary schools. Teachers are expected to collaborate in organizing year-end Academy Concerts and attend recitals/rehearsals and special events related to the academy. School year: August-May

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education or Violin or Viola Performance and registered Suzuki training. Teaching experience. Clear and responsive communicator. Reliable, punctual, and well organized. Current documentation to legally work in the United States.

Salary: Base salary $38,000 (based on nine-month commitment for the 2024-25 Season).

Optional supplemental employment will be offered through separate contracts for “Artist In Residence” and “YSO Strings Coach". Please inquire regarding summer and additional employment opportunities.

Contact: Please direct inquiries and email your resume to:

Janelle Olson
Executive Director
Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Website: www.wfyouthsymphony.org
Phone: 940-228-7893
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Part Time Suzuki Violin/Viola Instructor

Location: Princeton, NJ
Posting Date: New on Jul 1 2024

Description: Part-time teaching position (1-2 days per week) at Princeton String Academy www.stringacademy.net for violin and/or viola instructor. We offer a 36-week academic year schedule of private lessons, student recitals, group classes and string quartets plus an eight week summer program.

Duties: Instructor will teach standard Suzuki literature to students of all levels within a dynamic environment of private and group lessons

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s Degree preferred with a minimum SAA registered training through Book 3. Seeking serious candidates only who are committed to a vision of excellence for each student and for the program. Starts September 5, 2024.

Salary: Extremely competitive and negotiable based on experience. Tuition reimbursement offered for ongoing SAA training.

Contact: Paul Manulik, Director
Princeton String Academy
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www.stringacademy.net

Phone: 609-751-7664
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Seattle, WA
Posting Date: New on Jun 24 2024

Description: Music Center of the Northwest is a non-profit community music school located in North Seattle. We believe in the transformative power of music. Music Center provides access to exceptional musical experiences for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of means.

Duties: Instruct individual and group Suzuki violin lessons. Prepare students for recitals and ensemble performances. Maintain open communication with families, faculty and staff.

Qualifications: B. Mus or similar, plus minimum Suzuki teacher training through Unit 4. Experience with all ages and abilities required.

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education and experience and hours taught, $49,000 – $60,700. Health, 403(b) and long-term disabilities benefits provided.

Contact: To apply:
Send cover letter, resume and 3 references by email to:
Chas Arnold, Executive Director
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Website: www.musiccenternw.org
Phone: 2065268443
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Torrance, CA
Posting Date: New on Jun 14 2024

Description: South Bay Suzuki teaches violin students ages 3+. We have around 35 students with an active waitlist for the violin studio. The Suzuki philosophy is the basis for our curriculum which includes private lessons and group classes, EC classes, theory, and monthly Outreach Performances for our community.

Duties: •Teach weekly private and group violin lessons to children ages 3+
•Prepare students for recitals and other performances
•Perform in faculty concerts and community events
•Work with the other teachers to develop a comprehensive curriculum

Qualifications: •Bachelor of Music degree in Violin/Viola Performance or Music Education
•Registered Suzuki training. Book 1 minimum required by Fall 2024, through Book 4 preferred
•Minimum 2 years professional teaching experience
•Experience with ECE and Pre-Twinklers is a plus

Salary: $45-65/hour commensurate with experience. $30/hour for meetings and admin. $300/year for Continuing Education. This position has tremendous potential for growth with the right candidate and we expect the program to grow in the fall with the new school year.

Contact: Emily Moore
213-241-9237
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Website: www.southbaysuzuki.com
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Full Time Faculty Position: Suzuki & Traditional Cello Instructor

Location: Rochester, NY
Posting Date: New on Jun 13 2024

Description: The Hochstein Schools seeks a full-time instructor of Suzuki and traditional cello to provide individual lessons and Suzuki group classes to students ages 3 – adult. Additional opportunities may be available for chamber music coaching.

Duties: Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon/evening hours for individual lessons and chamber coaching; Saturdays for group classes, followed by individual lessons and chamber coaching. Additional days/times may be added based on enrollment. The full schedule will start in September.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music degree (required), Master of Music degree (preferred); Suzuki cello teacher training through Book 3; Minimum 3 years teaching experience, including experience with beginners as well as with students of various ages/levels; experience coaching chamber music ;

Salary: Compensation: hourly, depending on qualifications/experience. This is a benefits-eligible position. The School will guarantee a minimum of 20 hours per week for the 36-week school-year term and the 6-week summer session. There is opportunity for growth beyond the 20-hour schedule.

Contact: To apply: Send letter of interest, résumé and contact information for three references to Dr. Gary Palmer, Assistant Director/Dean, via email: [javascript protected email address]. The position will remain open until filled. Please see the Hochstein website for full position details.

Website: www.hochstein.org
Phone: 5854544596
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Belmont, MA
Posting Date: New on May 21 2024

Description: Powers Music School seeks an experienced Suzuki violin instructor to join a collaborative and vibrant Suzuki community teaching students age 3 ½ and up. The Suzuki Program encompasses five violin and guitar teachers with over 70 students.

Duties: Teach Suzuki private lessons and group classes based on department need. The ideal candidate will be available at least two days a week.
- Meet regularly with Suzuki faculty and collaborate for group classes, semester group recitals, and special events
- Explore opportunities for program growth

Qualifications: -Master’s degree in performance, pedagogy, or equivalent work experience in a Suzuki Program.
- Documented successful teaching experience.
- Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Minimum Suzuki Book 4 certification preferred with commitment to continue training.

Salary: $50-57/hr.

Contact: To apply:
Send cover letter, resume and 3 references by email to [javascript protected email address]
Dr. Meghan Miller
Associate Director
Powers Music School
P.O. Box 398 / 380 Concord Ave
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-5750 ext. 3

Website: powersmusic.org/employment/
Phone: 617-484-4696
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Suzuki and Traditional Piano, Cello, Violin, Viola Teachers

Location: Wayland, MA
Posting Date: New on May 21 2024

Description: WSM is a thriving school with a local reputation for excellence, in a town that values music education, with no other full Suzuki program nearby. We serve about 250 families (including 70—80 Suzuki families). Enrollment grows from EC classes and word-of-mouth, and we continue to need new teachers.

Duties: Teach private lessons and group classes (depending on teacher’s availability)
Prepare students for twice-yearly recitals and other community performances.
Willingness to teach both traditional and Suzuki students a plus.
Possibility of advanced students, and chamber music coaching.

Qualifications: Suzuki registered through Book 2 minimum (higher preferred)
8 -10 years professional teaching experience
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, "on the spot" creativity
Strong performance skills and credits
Commitment to continued growth as teacher and musician
Willingness to be part of a team

Salary: Hourly rate (for 2023-24):
Private lessons $57/hr, chamber music $62/hr, group classes $67.75/hr.
Recitals and events are also paid.
We reimburse 50% for further Suzuki training.
Attendance/makeup policies emphasize respect for teachers’ time and professionalism, and are firmly upheld.

Contact: Penny Wayne-Shapiro, Director
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508 358 7835

Website: waylandmusic.com/
Phone: 5083587835
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Suzuki Lower Strings Teacher and Orchestra Director

Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posting Date: New on May 9 2024

Description: Moravian Academy seeks a Suzuki lower strings teacher and orchestra director with responsibility for the middle and upper school music ensembles in grades K-12 on the Historic Downtown and Merle-Smith Campuses.

Duties: Teach Suzuki small group lessons for cello and violin beginning in Kindergarten.
Plan and rehearse repertoire for the orchestras in all divisions.
Manage personnel, attendance, materials, and maintenance of any school instruments.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
Experience teaching music to children required
Experience conducting student groups strongly preferred

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact: Submit digital materials no later than May 24, 2024, including a letter of intent and resume, to [javascript protected email address]. Address letter of intent to Abby Mahone, Director of the Historic Downtown Campus.

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Suzuki Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Flute Teacher

Location: Wan Chai, HK
Posting Date: New on May 8 2024

Description: Seed Music was established in February 2019. Our academy has grown from 6 families into over 100 families, 2 premises and 12 teachers in the past 5 years. We are now looking for a Full time Suzuki Certified Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Flute to join our growing academy in Hong Kong.

Duties: Conduct weekly private and group lessons, theory class, chamber classes, help and organize school activities. Maintain a good relationship with our staff, faculties and parents. Help with recruitment and promotions to attract students. 30 hours active teaching per week.

Qualifications: BM or MM in Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Flute Performance is required. Registered Suzuki Training Book 1-4 minimum. 3 years of Suzuki teaching experience to young beginners is preferred. We seek candidates who is passionate in teaching and possesses a good character with good communications.

Salary: US 45K per year. Package includes housing allowances, health insurance, working visa, employment based retirement protection scheme. The school has 34 weeks of teaching during the year, and 8 weeks during summer. Position will be available starting in August 2024.

Contact: Please submit CV, your performance videos, private lessons & group teaching videos with young children through email, thank you!

Website: www.seedmusic.com.hk
Phone: 60223200
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Naples, FL
Posting Date: New on May 8 2024

Description: NAPLES SUZUKI STRINGS is a newly established Suzuki Program patterned after Dr. Suzuki’s Talent Education Institute. We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic violin teacher who fully embraces Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and method and is eager to work in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Duties: Private and group violin lessons beginning and intermediate. Two 15-week terms and an 8-week summer session. Beginning fall 2024. This beautiful city in southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico has a thriving arts community and is in need of a complete Suzuki Program.

Qualifications: Bachelors in Performance or Music Education preferred. Violin Suzuki Book 1 training required before fall of 2024 and will be provided if needed. Scholarship for Suzuki teacher training available. Additional training will be provided.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Send resume and cover letter to Mary Cay Neal at [javascript protected email address]

Phone: 716-440-8208
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PT Suzuki Violin/PT Suzuki Cello

Location: Newton, MA
Posting Date: New on Apr 30 2024

Description: Looking for two part-time Suzuki teachers to cover for maternity leaves and to build our program. These are permanent positions as our school is growing!

Duties: Our Suzuki School incorporates all age groups and levels. We are offering two afternoons per week and one weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday). We also have a Suzuki Preschool where small group instruction occurs. Suzuki teachers have lessons and group, small pre-Twinkle classes.

Qualifications: Candidates will have a minimum of registered Units 1-8 with the SAA. SECE training, Music Mind Games, and advanced repertoire are a plus. Master of Music degree and/or long-term Suzuki teacher training preferred. We use fixed "do" solfege in our theory program.

Salary: Hourly rates range from $55-$75 per hour depending upon types of instruction and experience.

Contact: Ms. Sachiko Isihara, Executive Director

Website: www.suzukinewton.org/
Phone: 6179644522
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Violin Instructor

Location: Bowling Green, KY
Posting Date: New on Apr 23 2024

Description: The WKU String Academy seeks a pre-college violin instructor for students aged 4-18. The WKU String Academy is a preparatory program for violin and viola students housed at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.

Duties: • Teach private and group lessons
• Participate in and attend student recitals
• Communicate and work closely with WKU String Academy Director
• Communicate clearly and effectively with student caregivers
• Participate in local outreach and recruiting events

Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in music performance or music education (violin or viola)
• Training in pedagogy (registered Suzuki training, university-level courses, etc.)
• Experience teaching applied violin lessons
• Proficiency in violin or viola playing for performance and demonstration

Salary: $45.00 – 60.00
Guaranteed 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters (15 weeks each) for the first year.

The position includes potential summer festival teaching at the WKU String Academy, and potential adjunct teaching of university-level courses according to departmental needs.

Contact: • One-page cover letter highlighting personal background, teaching philosophy, and teaching experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three references (references should be able to comment on candidate’s abilities in teaching, performing, or both)
• Video recordings of teaching and playing will be requested at a later date.

Visit www.wku.edu/strings for more information about our program.

Website: wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174787
Phone: 270.745.3751
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Suzuki Violin Teacher

Location: Jasper, IN
Posting Date: New on Apr 23 2024

Description: Strings Inc. is a non-profit org. providing violin instruction in Dubois County. We offer an after-school program, and in-school violin programs in 2 elementary schools. Our calendar consists of Fall/Spring semesters -17 weeks each, and optional Summer-10 weeks. We also offers Music Together classes

Duties: Take over studio of existing instructor and prospective students on waitlist (approx. 25 students). Lead individual & group classes, assist in-school programs, lead or assist in student performances, annual school demos, and fundraisers.  If interested, administrative duties would be available.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music preferred. SAA registered training and commitment to the Suzuki philosophy.

Salary: Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Position is a self-employed/independent contractor situation with a very supportive board. Stipend for continuing education available. Creative incentive packages will be considered and can be tailored to individual needs.

Contact: Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Rafaela Schaick [javascript protected email address]

Website: www.stringsinc.org
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