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About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional substitute piano instructor to teach part-time at Melody Academy of Music, with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto. Ability to teach other instruments preferred. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON!

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. Substitute teachers will fill in for regular teachers in lessons as needed, preference will be given to candidates with weekday afternoon/evening availability and the ability to commute to multiple locations.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $45-$50/hour for private lessons. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefits options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble SchoolsEnsemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Melody Academy of Music. Melody Academy of Music has three locations in the Bay area: Palo Alto, Cupertino, and Fremont. We pride ourselves on offering the highest caliber of music instruction to students of all ages. Many of our students are recognized nationally and internationally through competitions and are invited to perform in prestigious concert halls and venues. We strive for excellence through a more competitive track if students want to go down that path. We also cater for beginners and learning track students; our teachers are either advanced level or master level teachers. It is expected that faculty work together to provide more than ‘just' music lessons but a comprehensive music education. We provide music learning in a caring and fun environment, while maintaining high standards in music education. The faculty are supported by school administrators and marketing efforts, allowing you to focus on what you do best: teaching & developing cutting edge coursework. 

https://www.ensembleschools.com/melody/

Who We Are

Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them♡ Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our performing arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45-$50 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.