MacPhail Center for Music: Employment



	MacPhail Center for Music will only be accepting resumes via email. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org General Music Instructor Suzuki Piano Instructor General Music Instructor General Music Instructor Department: Community Partnerships Reports to: Director of Community Partnerships Status: Full or Part-Time Location: Twin Cities Metro Job Summary: This position involves teaching general music in a variety of classroom settings. Hours and schedule may vary. This position also includes faculty administrative duties such as completing paperwork, responsive communication, and attending planning meetings. Responsibilities: Teach music classes, including but not limited to: choir/vocal ensemble, general music. Help students acquire fundamental music skills, to possibly include singing technique, rhythmic skill building, music literacy, composition. Integrate technology into the curriculum when appropriate. Create, revise, and edit curriculum alone and in collaboration with other teachers. Manage materials and create good teaching environment in the music classroom. Qualifications: Required: B.A. or B.S. in Music or Music Education Strong group teaching skills Excellent classroom management Curriculum development and creative lesson planning Ability to be flexible and adaptable to teaching environments Strong singing skills Computer literate Orff/Kodaly experience a plus Excellent communication skills Preferred: Masters of Arts in Music, Music Education Minnesota State teaching licensure a plus To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Suzuki Piano Instructor Job Title: Piano Instructor Department: Suzuki Talent Education Reports to: Director of Suzuki Talent Education Status: Part-Time with possibility of growing to full time. Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Location: Apple Valley, White Bear Lake MN Responsibilities: • Teaching Suzuki private and group instruction in a newly forming program at MacPhail’s new access site. Teaching hours to include daytime, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. • Schedule, organize and present parent training sessions, studio recitals and group concerts at the Apple Valley and White Bear Lake venue. • Participate in the promotion and recruiting of families in the new program. • Possible Saturday group teaching hours available in the existing downtown Suzuki program. • Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: • Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis in Suzuki pedagogy and performance, or the equivalent SAA approved Suzuki teacher training through book 4. • At least 3 years of Suzuki studio and Suzuki group teaching experience is a plus, but not a requirement. • Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a first-rate community music school Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in music • 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org General Music Instructor Job Title: Music Instructor Department: Community Partnerships Reports to: Director of Community Partnerships Status: Full or Part-Time Location: Twin Cities Metro Area Job Summary: This position involves teaching general music in a variety of classroom settings. Hours and schedule may vary. This position also includes faculty administrative duties such as completing paperwork, responsive communication, and attending planning meetings. Responsibilities: • Teach music classes, including but not limited to: choir/vocal ensemble, general music. • Help students acquire fundamental music skills, to possibly include singing technique, rhythmic skill building, music literacy, composition. • Integrate technology into the curriculum when appropriate. • Create, revise, and edit curriculum alone and in collaboration with other teachers. • Manage materials and create good teaching environment in the music classroom. Qualifications: Required: • B.A. or B.S. in Music or Music Education • Strong group teaching skills • Excellent classroom management • Curriculum development and creative lesson planning • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to teaching environments • Strong singing skills • Computer literate • Orff/Kodaly experience a plus • Excellent communication skills Preferred: • Masters of Arts in Music, Music Education • Minnesota State teaching licensure a plus To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Job Opportunities MacPhail Center for Music is a community music school dedicated to transforming lives and enriching our community through music education. Students of all ages, abilities, and economic circumstances participate in lessons on more than 40 instruments, classes, ensembles, performances, and special events. Serving more than 6,000 students each year, MacPhail is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action MacPhail Center for Music is committed to the policy and practice of affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. How to Apply: Please send your resume via email only: resume@macphail.org MacPhail Center for Music is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer MacPhail Center for Music Faculty Benefits MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to offer our full-time benefit-eligible faculty a generous benefit package. Our employees may be eligible to receive the following: •Competitive Salary •Medical Insurance •Life Insurance •Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage •Long-term Disability •403(b) Retirement Plan •Flexible Spending Accounts; including medical, day-care, and transportation •Paid Sick Hours •Professional Development Funds •Discounted Bus Passes MacPhail Center for Music Staff Benefits MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to offering our benefit-eligible employees a generous benefit package. Our employees may be eligible to receive the following: •Competitive Salary •Medical Insurance •Life Insurance •Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage •Long-term Disability •403(b) Retirement Plan •Flexible Spending Accounts; including medical, day-care, and transportation •Paid Vacation and Sick Days •Paid Holidays •Professional Development Funds •Discounted Bus Passes