School Partnerships Cello Instructor
Austin, MN
Part Time
Mid Level
TITLE: School Partnerships Cello Instructor
REPORTS TO: Austin Site Director
DEPARTMENT: School Partnerships
STATUS: Exempt, On-Call
LOCATION: Austin, On-Site
REVISION DATE: August 13, 2025
COMPENSATION: $58.62/Hour for Group Instruction; $40.47/Hour for Individual Instruction
HOURS: Hours are determined each semester by student demand and enrollment
JOB SUMMARY
The School Partnerships Cello Instructor supports music education instruction in a variety of K-12 settings by teaching individual and group cello lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced), with an emphasis on beginners who are interested in learning a variety of musical styles. The Instructor is also responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise.
RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instruction & Mentorship
Performance Preparation
Community & Culture Building
Education
REPORTS TO: Austin Site Director
DEPARTMENT: School Partnerships
STATUS: Exempt, On-Call
LOCATION: Austin, On-Site
REVISION DATE: August 13, 2025
COMPENSATION: $58.62/Hour for Group Instruction; $40.47/Hour for Individual Instruction
HOURS: Hours are determined each semester by student demand and enrollment
JOB SUMMARY
The School Partnerships Cello Instructor supports music education instruction in a variety of K-12 settings by teaching individual and group cello lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced), with an emphasis on beginners who are interested in learning a variety of musical styles. The Instructor is also responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise.
RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instruction & Mentorship
- Develop and lead lesson plans that foster growth and creative exploration
- Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating playing during lessons and coaching the student
- Provide constructive feedback through in-session coaching and guided reflection
- Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion
- Manage Studio Logistics including, but not limited to: lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communication with students and families
Performance Preparation
- Ensure students are performance-ready and understand the process of translating rehearsal work into public presentation
Community & Culture Building
- Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression
- Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community
- Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues
Education
- A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent, preferred
- Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels, of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners, required
- Experience teaching small, diverse, K-12 groups, preferred
- Experience teaching diverse styles of music, preferred
- Effective communication skills
- Effective behavior management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated cultural competency skills
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching
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