Music Exploration Mentor
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Position: Music Exploration Mentor
Reports To: Miriam Morales, CEO
Job Type: Part-Time and/or Full-time; Paid Hourly
Role
New Song Music Academy (NSMA) - a private music lesson company teaching students of all ages to become fully developed musicians - is currently looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated Music Exploration Mentor to join our rapidly expanding company.
The Music Exploration Mentor serves primarily as an informal music educator, introducing students from ages 4-12 to the fundamentals of playing piano, reading music and rhythm, using fun music activities. Lessons provided by the Music Exploration Mentor are transitional into formal private music lessons and serve as an introduction to lessons with the purpose of building an appreciation of all things music.
Why join NSMA?
● Enjoy competitive hourly pay (starting from $45/hour) as a W2 Employee, which means employer contributions and taxes are all taken out for you. Paid bi-weekly.
● Set your own hours and have a consistent teaching schedule for every semester.
● Be part of a Faculty that communicates and collaborates regularly.
● No admin required, NSMA provides billing to customers, streamlined scheduling, managing parent requests, book recital venues so your focus is to provide the lesson.
● Enjoy a convenient studio location in Mockingbird Station with free rehearsal space.
● Get access to NSMA book & digital library for your students so choosing music is made simple.
● Work with students on their instrument and their environment.
● Residences are always within a 3 mile radius so your commute time is efficient and gives you built in breaks so you can have rest between each student.
(Neighborhoods: Highland Park, Lakewood, Preston Hollow, White Rock and Lake Highlands)
Responsibilities
● Provide private music lessons (at student’s residence’s).
● Follow standard lesson formats and curriculum and improve with updates.
● Attend and participate in student performances, showcasing your passion for music as an example to your students.
● Collaborate with other faculty members (though most lessons occur individually, we are a team!)
● Directing New Song Young Artists and other ensembles while developing performance programming in accordance with the overall school's initiatives.
● Participate in faculty meetings and outings at least once per month.
● Keep a record of students progress in your NSMA Student Roster updated daily.
● Keep track of your NSMA Google Calendar and update as necessary.
● Choose fun and engaging music with both students and faculty to play at performances.
● Build rapport with each of your students and cultivate a deep love for music with their families.
Requirements
● Must live in the Dallas, TX area or be willing to relocate/commute
● Must have a passion for music & teaching children
● Has a patient heart to teach beginners and break down concepts.
● Knows how to sight-read sheet music as well as play lead sheets for contemporary music.
● Must be well organized and have attention to detail.
● Must have reliable transportation.
● Must have effective communication & interpersonal skills and like people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person