16 May We Are Hiring!
CMA MUSIC INSTRUCTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
Join our network of instructors! We have openings for a Banjo Instructors at both our Buena Vista and Salida locations. Pursue your passions while teaching students with a schedule that works for you. Meet people, share your musical knowledge and become a member of a truly unique network of musicians!
Responsibilities for Music Instructor
- Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students’ needs and examination syllabuses
- Teach music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to pupils entering and preparing pupils for examinations
- Acquire appropriate teaching materials and resources
- Motivate pupils and encourage progress
- Create and maintain a network of contacts to ensure work continuity
- Communicate with academic staff and parents
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements
- Assess pupils’ abilities, providing feedback and writing reports
- Ensure attendance, cancellations, no show and makeup lessons for students are marked appropriately in the software system.
Qualifications for Music Instructor
- Evidence of enrollment in an accredited college/university in completing a state-approved teacher preparation program within 3 years of the date of hire or in the field experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of music curriculum and the ability to implement it
- Ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, and administration
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Confident in leading a classroom of students
- Ability to pass a local background check
- Strong organizational skills
- Entrepreneur spirited
- Able to thrive both independently and working in a team environment
Professional Incentives:
- Professional teaching atmosphere
- The ability to create your own schedule
- Align your name and talents with a reputable brand
- Enjoy the benefits of a professional website, scheduling software, and marketing
- Continued Education opportunities with Music Director Coleman Smith
- Potential paid performance opportunities with CMA bookings
- Video Series – gain exposure and access to a global network of students through the CMA video series.
Additional Monetary Incentives: available after a 3-month contracting period
- Camp Coletrain – first rights of refusal to teach at our annual music camp
- Group Lessons – hourly rate + commissions for qualified classes
- Masterclass – host your own Masterclass and earn 70% of the total admission. (pay 30% to the venue for overhead)
- Video Series – 10% commissions on e-lesson series sales
Hourly Compensation:
Dependent upon experience, certificates and degrees
Interested in working together? Simply email your cover letter and resume to: hello@coletrainmusicacademy.com