Job Description
Job Description: International School of Music is seeking an enthusiastic and talented part-time Guitar Instructor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will inspire students by sharing your passion for guitar and music, helping them develop their skills through engaging lessons. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of age groups and skill levels, contributing to our mission of nurturing musical growth in a supportive environment.
Duties
Deliver engaging guitar lessons tailored to each student's age, skill level, and learning style
Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans that promote technical proficiency and musical expression
Foster a positive learning environment that encourages creativity and growth.
Track student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement
Prepare students for performances, auditions or recitals by guiding practice routines and stage presence
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school concerts or community outreach initiatives.
Requirements
Proven experience teaching guitar
Experience in lesson planning tailored for diverse learners
Knowledge and proficiency of different guitar genres
Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with students of all ages.
Experience working with children, youth programs, and/or adults
Passion for teaching music and inspiring students through innovative instructional techniques
A degree in Music Performance, or Music Education or related field is highly desirable.
Be part of our wonderful music community and enjoy the following benefits:
ISM's friendly staff schedules lessons and build your roster quickly
The school takes care of students' invoicing and billing, so teachers can rely on a steady paycheck
Teachers benefit from consistent income, even in summer! Students are enrolled in year-round program
The school administration coordinates and provides facilities for studio recitals, and organizes all other student performances and logistics
ISM provides amazing honors concerts at some of top venues such as Carnegie Hall, Strathmore and Kennedy Center
Teachers and students benefit from free participation in Musical Ladder program that awards students with trophies and certificates
Modern Facilities: ISM is conveniently located in the Washington DC metropolitan area and teachers teach in the comfort of a professional studio environment
Teachers get to set their own personalized curriculum and musical goals for each student
Instructors benefit from ISM's studio/master class make ups to minimize the number of students' private make ups
ISM utilizes the latest technologies such as Teacher App for easy scheduling
Professional office staff handles all administrative tasks so teachers can focus on teaching
Benefit from amazing ISM's team culture and wonderful community of international faculty and students
The International School of Music is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering musical excellence through personalized instruction. With multiple locations and a diverse faculty, we serve students of all ages and skill levels, offering a wide range of music programs and performances to inspire lifelong musical journeys.
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