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 INTERIM Early Childhood Music Resource Coordinator Middle School Music Instructor Suzuki Violin Instructor Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Piano Instructor Piano Instructor Music Therapy Instructor Voice Instructor Voice Instructor Suzuki Cello Instructor Suzuki Piano Instructor INTERIM Early Childhood Music Resource Coordinator Job Title: Interim Resource Coordinator Department: Early Childhood Music Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Music Status: Part-Time, 20 hours per week Position Dates: August 18, 2008 – November 14, 2008 Location: Minneapolis with regular travel to White Bear Lake and Apple Valley Responsibilities: Coordinate, prepare, and distribute supplies and curriculum for all ECM sites, partnerships, camps, programs and events. Determine ECM faculty needs for supplies, curriculum and clerical support through regular contact with faculty. Set-up supplies and curriculum for all ECM sites. Prepare, copy, and distribute all curriculum and promotional materials, including CD’s. Create, manage and maintain systems for the organization, inventory, and packing of supplies, instruments, curriculum and reference materials. Determine department supply and instrument needs; ordering as necessary within budget and with director approval. Report expenses against budget on regular basis to director. Prepare, copy and distribute all correspondence and clerical needs for the department including schedules, parent letters, confirmation letters, etc. Travel to AV & WBL sites 1-2 times per month to inventory and deliver supplies. Professional, timely, flexible and customer service oriented response to all faculty requests. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: B.A. or equivalent experience. 1-3 years customer service and supply management experience preferred Requires solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel Knowledge of tracking and inventory systems Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, customer service and communications skills. Ability to respond flexibly to change Ability to engage in frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting, approx. 15 lbs. and frequent sitting, working at keyboard for up to 2 hrs at a time To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Middle School Music Instructor Job Title: Middle School Music Instructor, percussion emphasis Department: Community Partnerships Reports to: Director of Community Partnerships Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Twin Cities Metro Responsibilities: Teaching group and individual instruction to beginning students grades 5-8. Curriculum includes instruction on musical literacy. Teaching hours to include daytime teaching hours during the week. Flexibility and professional communication as the changes inherent to the nature of Community Partnerships arise. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records, progress reports, and faculty meetings. Qualifications: Required: Bachelors Degree in music or music education. Classroom teaching experience at the middle school and junior high level. Excellent classroom management skills. Percussion background. Experience working with diverse communities. Experience collaborating with teachers to create curriculum. Reliable transportation: able and willing to travel to sites. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to respond to changes flexibly. Preferred: Masters Degree in music or music education. To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Suzuki Violin Instructor Job Title: Violin 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 Starting Date: September 2008 Location: Minneapolis and 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 WBL 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 Violin as primary instrument, but capability to teach viola as well is a plus, but not required. 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 Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Job Title: Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Department: Individual Instruction Reports to: Director of Individual Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Teaching private instruction, group instruction and coaching ensembles to rock and/or jazz bass students of all ages and levels on a regularly scheduled basis. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. Possible opportunities to teach rock bands and/or jazz combos, and rock and/or jazz summer camps. Perform with faculty jazz groups. 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 on pedagogy and performance, or equitable performance experience At least 4 years of studio teaching experience. Group teaching experience a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music, or equitable performance experience 2 years teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Piano Instructor Job Title: Piano Instructor Department: Individual Instruction Reports to: Director of Individual Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: White Bear Lake, MN (Minneapolis possible) Responsibilities: Teaching private instruction to students of all ages and levels on a regularly scheduled basis. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. 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 on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of studio teaching experience. Group teaching experience a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable 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 Piano Instructor Job Title: Piano Instructor Department: Group Instruction Reports to: Director of Group Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: White Bear Lake, MN Responsibilities: Teaching group instruction piano class to beginning students ages 5-6. Curriculum includes instruction on piano playing, intervallic reading, singing, movement. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. 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 on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of group teaching experience. Studio teaching experience a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music 2 years group teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Music Therapist Job Title: Music Therapist Department: Music Therapy Reports to: Music Therapy Coordinator Status: Part-Time Starting Date: Fall 2008 Location: Twin Cities Metro Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic services, assessments, treatment planning and music instruction in both private and group settings to individuals of all ages and levels on a regularly scheduled basis. Teaching hours include Saturdays and some afternoon / evening hours. 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 Therapy Neurologic Music Therapy Certification Ability to teach piano, voice and guitar to individuals various diagnoses. Experience working with children and adults with various diagnoses. Ability to play and teach additional instruments preferred. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy Board certification 2 years clinical experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Voice Instructor Job Title: Voice Instructor Department: Individual Instruction Reports to: Director of Individual Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Apple Valley, Minneapolis, White Bear Lake Responsibilities: Teaching private instruction to students of all ages from beginning to advanced levels including but not limited to classical, pop, jazz, cabaret and musical theatre. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. 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 on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of studio teaching experience. Group teaching experiences a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable 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 Voice Instructor Job Title: Voice Instructor Department: Group Instruction Reports to: Director of Group Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Apple Valley, MN Responsibilities: Teaching group instruction class to beginning students ages 11-16. Curriculum includes solo repertoire, ensemble repertoire, technical work and sight reading. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. 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 on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of group teaching experience. Studio teaching experiences a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable 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 Suzuki Cello Instructor Job Title: Suzuki Cello Instructor Department: Suzuki Talent Education Reports to: Director of Suzuki Talent Education Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Location: Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Teaching Suzuki private and group instruction. Teaching hours to include daytime, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. Schedule, organize and present parent training sessions, studio recitals and group concerts. Participate in the promotion and recruiting of families. 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. 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 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