Job Information
Macphail Center for Music Composition Instructor in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TITLE: Composition Instructor
REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental and Vocal Instruction
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Onsite and Online
SCHEDULE: Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturdays and potentially Sundays
STATUS: Exempt; part-time
Job Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise. The instructor teaches individual composition lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced) .
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Foster a positive learning environment
Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion
Provide expert music instruction composition, orchestration, as well as theory and counterpoint (as needed by the student)
Manage studio, including recruitment, lesson planning, scheduling, registration paperwork, Outlook calendar maintenance, phone calls, and communication
Participation in department recitals, including attending department meetings
Engagement in the overall work and mission of MacPhail Center for Music
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels. Experience teaching small groups preferred. Experience teaching diverse styles of music preferred.
Skills & Abilities. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency skills and commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Physical Demands: Frequently (approximately 2/3 of the day) sitting, repetitive wrist motion, grasping/pinching, bending at knees, and twisting at the neck. Occasionally (approximately 1/3 of the work day) lifting (up to approximately 10 lbs), standing, keyboarding, writing, bending at waist, twisting at the waist and turning/pivoting.
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