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"I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin”

                                                                                                                                                - Albert Einstein

We are hiring teachers - we can't do this without you!

We are actively looking for string teachers to fill roles as assistant and lead teachers, on both a regular and substitute basis.  Currently our programs are all in the Redmond/Kirkland area, before or after school hours.  Here is how getting hired would look: after an initial screening and answering any questions you have, the next step will be to get you into a classroom so you can see what our classes are like.  If it seems like a good fit for your skills and goals, we'll get you scheduled as an assistant teacher on a trial basis.  If you love it (you will!) and you're great at it (you will be!), we will work toward scheduling you more classes and getting you placed with an ensemble in the next school year.  If you are a trained string player with no teaching experience, we would still love to hear from you - there are definitely ways you can be involved.  If you are interested in learning more, please use our contact form to get in touch!


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Open positions

Assistant teacher level 1

Job description: 

Help tune instruments before class starts.  During class observe students and help correct posture and bow hold.  Answer student questions.  Assist with classroom management

Minimum qualifications:

*Ability to quickly tune string instruments (you can use a tuner)

*Competency on violin, viola or cello

*4+ years orchestral experience

Pay: starting at $40/hour based on experience

Assistant teacher level 2

Job description: 

Help tune instruments before class starts.  During class observe students and help correct posture and bow hold.  Answer student questions.  Assist with classroom management.  Give one-on-one instruction to students needing extra help.  Lead exercises during class as needed.  Serve as substitute if lead teacher is unable to attend class. 

Minimum qualifications: 

*BA in Music Performance or Music Education, or equivalent in performance/teaching experience

*Competency on violin, viola or cello

*7+ years orchestral experience

*2+ years violin, viola or cello teaching experience

Pay: starting at $80/hour based on experience

Lead Teacher

Job description: 

Lead class through provided lesson plan each week.  Demonstrate proper posture, playing position and bow hold.  Use classroom management techniques as needed to keep students engaged.  Observe and correct student playing posture.  Introduce and demonstrate playing techniques throughout course.  Be able to apply pedagogical knowledge and teaching experience to modify pace of curriculum to fit needs of the class.  Develop music teaching and classroom management skills of assistant teacher.

Minimum qualifications: 

* BA in Music Performance or Music Education, or equivalent in performance/teaching experience

*Competency on violin, viola or cello

*10+ years orchestral experience

*3+ years violin, viola or cello teaching experience

Pay: starting at $120/hour based on experience

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