Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructor

Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructors needed. Anticipated needs : Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Piano, Voice Teacher.

• Job Description : Teach private lessons in an after-school music lesson program.
• Responsibilities :
• Teach weekly music lessons in private or semi-private formats (30 weeks / year).
• Prepare students to perform in a Spring student recital (additional compensation provided) and / or other student music festivals and ensembles (case-by-case basis).
• Establish and maintain a schedule of lessons.
• Maintain accurate records of lessons taken by each student.
• Maintain professional communication with the Director of the Prodigy Program regarding student status and all issues related to their participation in the program.
• Maintain communication with student families regarding lessons, student progress, and practice assignments.
• Minimum Qualifications :
• Bachelor degree in music performance or music education.
• Possess sufficient skills to perform and demonstrate performance techniques.
• Have knowledge of pedagogical methods, techniques, and processes to provide a sequential and consistent program of instruction for students.
• Possess knowledge of appropriate literature, repertoire, and teaching materials to support the teaching of instrumental music.
• Ability to assess student progress and engage students through varied repertoire, technical exercises, and other creative activities.
• Possess appropriate communication skills to relate to students and parents positively and effectively.
• Starting Date : September 2024.
• Salary : $52.53 / hr.

The Prodigy Program is an after-school music lesson program that provides private and semi-private lessons on all wind, string, percussion instruments, voice, and piano to over 350 students by 25 musicians / teachers. Parents pay in advance for thirty lessons. Teachers submit time sheets for payment and get paid on a biweekly basis. Students are assigned to teachers by the Director of the Prodigy Program. Prodigy teachers establish their own teaching schedules. Lessons are typically taught on-site at Westwood High School and scheduled at mutually convenient times between the music teacher and parent. Lessons are typically scheduled weekdays between 2 : 30-8 : 00 PM.

The Prodigy Program is a sanctioned program that operates under the Performing Arts Program of the Westwood Public Schools. For more information, log onto : www.theprodigyprogram.org

Please apply via the following link :

https : / / westwood.tedk12.com / hire / ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1659

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.

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