Lessons Teachers (Piano, Voice, Brass) Job at West Music, Coralville, IA

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  • West Music
  • Coralville, IA

Job Description

Description:

By providing personalized music instruction as part of the Lessons program, our Instructors assist West Music in meeting a vital part of our vision of “Encouraging people of all ages and abilities to: Play now. Play for life . The teacher is responsible for conducting regular lessons (typically weekly) for students’ age 5 years to adult. Our Teachers prepare, lead individual lessons, and evaluate student performance through regular practice sessions and performance opportunities. Teachers may work at one or more of our music stores, providing instruction to clients in a studio or a combination of virtual and in-person lessons. Additional responsibilities may include items such as development of teaching materials, set up and tear down of the recital hall for performances, and administrative/billing work. Openings are available at all of our locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate:

  • Identify the educational needs of each student and create the appropriate learning format for their abilities.
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Explains and demonstrates musical techniques using a variety of sources.
  • Prepares students for performances, contests, or assessments
  • Maintains student attendance records and other required records.
  • Communicate effectively with students and parents of students (where applicable) on the progress of each student with positive and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with store personnel to maximize lesson experience.
  • Use provided learning management tool(s) keeping track of what students are learning, present creative (online) lessons, assign practices, and track student attendance.
  • Use provided payroll and human resource information system completing weekly timesheets and performing required training and compliance tasks.
  • Keeps informed of improvements and technical developments in the field by reading current literature, interacting with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Two years of prior teaching experience preferred .
  • Candidate must be available to teach lessons during scheduled hours of operation at the West Music location.
  • Possess an understanding of music concepts and theory and be able to communicate effectively to students of all ages.

Desired Qualifications:

  • College degree in a music related field or equivalent teaching experience.

Key competencies:

  • Service Focus – demonstrates a personal commitment to delivering high quality, professional, responsive service to students, customers, and co-workers.
  • Communication – shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates active listening with students, customers, and co-workers to achieve results.
  • Team Player/Collaborative – collaborates with fellow associates to achieve West Music goals. Recognizes and shows respect for the strengths and contributions of others with the ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers.
  • Results oriented – a "can-do" attitude with a desire to help students progress in their educational journey.
  • Adaptable – responds positively to evolving priorities or work assignments, open to feedback.

Physical Demands –

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods: use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What we offer:

  • Hybrid/Remote work is possible for specific roles
  • Full benefits package available the first of the month following the date of hire including:
    • Medical, dental, vision insurance
    • 401k with match
    • Student Debt Repayment
    • PTO/Paid holidays

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Remote job,

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