Teaching - Private & K-12

Below are vacancy announcements from selected music schools and academies in the Baltimore/DC region. To discover additional opportunities, examine our Places to Teach page and then email schools to inquire whether they're hiring.

Part-Time Voice Teacher
J. Friedman School of Music

Date: Nov. 30, 2012
Location: 1325 Bedford Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21282-2039
URL: http://BaltimoreMusicSchool.com

Voice Teacher needed for J. Friedman Music School, part time, $30 per hour. Duties: Provide private voice instructions for a few young students, ages 6 - 13. Choir/Music Group class is also a possibility for Spring 2012 semester. Qualified candidates should be able to drive to school's Pikesville or Owings Mills location. Hours are flexible - evenings or weekends.

To Apply: Send your resume to Alexandra Suhoy, MM, Director music@bmsmd.org

Part-Time Openings, Voice and Piano Teachers
International School of Music

Date: Nov. 28, 2012
Location: Bethesda, MD
URL: www.ismw.org

International School of Music in Bethesda, has openings for part-time Piano teachers to teach on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and Voice teachers on Wednesday or Saturday. The International School of Music has two campuses and offers quality music lessons to students of all levels and all ages. Our lesson program includes recitals, concert series, and optional certificate program for students.  Qualification Requirements:  

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in music
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Professional demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to students’ progress and success

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Inja Stanic at info@ismw.org

Violin Instructor, Vocal Instructor
All About Music, Parkville, MD

Date: Nov. 21, 2012
Location: 8928 Waltham Woods Road Parkville, MD 21234
URL: www.allaboutmusiconline.net

We are currently looking to hire a violin instructor and a vocal instructor to teach private lessons. It is preferred, but not necessary, that applicants applying for the violin instructor position play two or more instruments (violin/viola, violin/cello, violin/voice, etc.) Applicants applying for the vocal position should be able to accompany themselves on the piano. Applicants must be comfortable teaching children as well as adults. Schedule and pay are negotiable. If interested, please call All About Music for more information at 410-665-6600 or stop by the store to fill out an application, drop off a resume, and schedule an interview. If you would like more information about our business or are interested in taking a virtual tour, please visit our website at www.allaboutmusiconline.net.

Immediate Opening for Piano Teacher
Bel Air School of Music & Dance

Date: Nov. 21, 2012
Location: 1323 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014
URL: www.belairmusicanddance.com

Established music studio seeking candidates who specialize in piano, have university training, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Candidate must be available after 3:00 pm on Wednesdays for existing students. This is a contract position. Starting pay is $30/ hour.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Tina Harris, Studio Director belairmusicanddance@gmail.com. Qualified candidates will be interviewed immediately. No calls, please

Private Lesson Instructors Needed
Harmony Rising - Virtual Music School

Date: Nov. 8, 2012
URL: http://harmonyrising.wordpress.com/employment/

Harmony Rising: A Virtual Music School is currently hiring private lesson instructors in strings, piano, brass, percussion, woodwinds, and voice.

We are looking for musicians who love teaching and who want to be a part of creating a revolutionary way of teaching and learning! With Harmony Rising, you can find freedom in your teaching career – freedom to live where you wish, to travel and tour, and to connect with students all over the world. All you need is your instrument, an up-to-date computer, high speed internet, and a quiet space to teach! 

To apply: Please send resume, bio, and list of references to: harmonyrisinglessons@gmail.com

Part-Time Flute, Violin, Piano Instructors Needed
The School of Music LLC

Date: Nov. 5, 2012
Location: North Bethesda/Rockville, MD
URL: www.theschoolofmusic.net

A growing music school in North Bethesda, Montgomery County Md, has openings for piano, flute, and violin instructors. Being able to teach more than one is a plus! Evening and weekend hours. Teachers will grow a schedule and are paid per lesson taught.

Applicant must:
1) Be responsible, respectful, and sociable.
3) Have reliable transportation and be punctual.
4) Have great chops and the ability to play multiple styles (our students range from novice to those preparing for college exams).
5) Have a gift for explaining things clearly.

Compensation: $25-$30/hr depending on experience.
To Apply: Send your resume to Kevin Mittleman at admin@theschoolofmusic.net.

Part-Time Piano Teachers Needed
Levine School of Music

Date: October 19, 2012
Locations: Washington, DC area
URL: www.levineschool.org
Deadline: Open until filled

Levine School of Music announces two part-time teaching positions in the Piano Department, commencing December 1, 2012.  The instructor will offer private lessons at Levine’s Southeast DC and Virginia Campuses. There may be additional teaching opportunities at Levine’s other campuses in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. Performance opportunities may also be possible for successful candidates with strong performance backgrounds. Compensation will be awarded according to qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Candidates should be experienced teaching students with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds in private and group class settings.  Ideally, candidates should have both a strong classical background and a capacity to teach other musical styles such as popular, gospel, blues and jazz. A Masters Degree in piano performance or equivalent experience is preferred. 

To Apply: Submit a cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, copies of the candidate’s and/or students’ recent concert programs, and a CD/DVD/Video/link of the candidate and/or candidate’s students in performance.

Please submit application materials to:
Maria Williams, Director of Human Resources, Levine School of Music
mwilliams@levineschool.org
T: (202) 686-8000 x1088

Additional Employment Openings at the Levine School

Part-Time Piano Teacher
Baltimore School of Music

Date: October 18, 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
URL: www.baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

The Baltimore School of Music seeks a part-time piano instructor to teach private lessons to students of diverse ages. Lessons will take place at the instructor's home or studio, so no travelling is involved. The school will recruit students, schedule lessons, and handle payments. Instructors should have experience teaching private lessons and a space conducive for teaching. Teaching will begin immediately as there is a waiting list of students.

To apply: Please email your resume to James Lowe at lowe@baltimoreschoolofmusic.org 

Orff Schulwerk-Certified Teacher Needed
Key School, Lower & Middle School Music Program

Date: October 16, 2012
Location: 534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
URL: www.keyschool.org

The Key School in Annapolis, Maryland seeks a long-term music substitute for its Lower and Middle School music program during the second half of the 2012-2013 school year.

Key School has an internationally-recognized Orff Schulwerk program, with six Orff Schulwerk-certified faculty in the music department. Completion of Orff Level 1 is a prerequisite for this position.

To apply: Please email your resume to Head of Middle School Dave Magnus at dmagnus@keyschool.org.

Key School is a PreK-12 independent school that provides a challenging, experiential program, and that places a high value on respecting the dignity of individuals and celebrating the diversity that students and teachers bring to a close community.

Band/General Music Teacher
Seed School of Maryland

Date: Oct. 8, 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
URL: www.seedschoolmd.org

Under the leadership of the Director of Academics, the Teacher should be comfortable with teaching classroom percussion and general music techniques to mixed grade level students and beginner instrumental band.

• Bachelors’ degree in related field is required
• Master’s in related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired
• Active teaching certificate (grades 6-12) is required
• Music Education experience is required

Complete information: www.seedschoolmd.org/join-our-team

Teaching Positions at Levine School of Music

Date: Ongoing
Location: Washington DC area
URL: LevineSchool.org

Description: See Employment Openings at the Levine School. Regularly updated.

Baltimore Free School

Location: 512-516 Franklin St., Baltimore, MD
URL: http://freeschool.redemmas.org/
Contact:

The Baltimore Free School seeks teachers who would like to offer free or low-cost classes. Information and a course-proposal form are available on their website.