Job Opening: Piano Faculty Teaching Artist
Job Title: Teaching Artist (Piano)
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Villa Musica makes music accessible through education, performance, and community engagement.
Founded as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in November 2005, Villa Musica is a vibrant gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to take music lessons, play in an ensemble, or participate in a workshop. Villa Musica’s goal is to create a focal point for community music education in San Diego, where students and teachers can meet to exchange ideas and experience the joy of making music. By creating a supportive and creative environment for the study of music, we aim to inspire many San Diegans to make music making part of their lives.
Villa Musica’s vision is to provide a space for people to explore music in their lives across all facets of the artistic experience – from inspiration to mastery, listening to performing, we seek to nurture personal growth and a connection to a vibrant musical community.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Executive and Artistic Director, Villa Musica’s teaching artists provide instrumental, vocal and/or theoretical training for children and adults of all ages. They may work at a variety of levels teaching different musical skills in either individual or group settings. Typical work activities may vary depending on the individual student and are not limited to, but are expected to include the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Plan individual lessons and curricula for students, including encouraging practice habits
- Develop knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development
- Teach individual and/or group lessons, incorporating elements of general musicianship, such as ear training and theory, as well as instrumental technique and interpretation
- Communicate with parents about their child’s lessons and progress
- Prepare students for performances, auditions and assessments
- Arrange lesson schedules and make-ups when needed
- Maintain clear and up to date time sheets
- Work together with other Teaching Artists on music activities
- Extend your own musical experience by developing familiarity with the music your students listen to
- Develop relationships with other music organizations (such as schools, local ensembles) who may facilitate developing networks and/or establishing collaborations with others working in music education in your specialty
- Plan and work on professional development by gaining further teaching or performance qualifications and continuing your own performance activity
- Attendance at and preparation for your annual Faculty Review
- Attendance at the annual 1/2-day Mandatory Faculty meeting
- Ensuring that you adhere to health and safety standards as delineated by Villa Musica
- Arrange and attend at least 2 recital opportunities for your students annually
- Organizational Administrative duties as needed (prior approval from the ED required)
Qualifications
- Degree in Music
- Current Driver’s License
Functional/Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Experience using Mac hardware
- Able to write basic reports to document student progress
- Communicates clearly and effectively and works in collaboration with others
Work Environment
Part-time: $40-50 per hour — commensurate with education and experience
Dress Code: Business Casual
Please send your resume to R. Aaron Bullard, Interim Executive Director, abullard@villamusica.org.
Villa Musica values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Villa Musica is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
