The Eastman Community Music School (ECMS), a division of the renowned Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester, offers music lessons, ensembles, and classes to community members of all ages and backgrounds. ECMS serves approximately 1,700 students during the school year and hundreds more each summer. From pre-school and early childhood programs, to college prep and diploma programs, to adult ensembles and classes, ECMS nurtures and inspires students at all levels.
DUTIES
Teach individual in-person and online piano lessons for approximately 10 hours per week
Teach piano students with the highest level of excellence
Prepare students for college auditions, competitions, festivals etc.
Prepare students for ECMS recitals, juries, and auditions
Mentor ECMS piano interns as needed
Communicate effectively, and in a timely manner with ECMS Dean and Director, Department Chair, colleagues, and ECMS staff
Attend full faculty and departmental meetings
Adjudicate annual piano exams and juries
Other duties may include:
Teach introductory piano classes
Teach Bridges piano starters
Teach for Eastman in the Neighborhood program
Accompany ECMS students
REQUIREMENTS
Proven record as an outstanding teacher and performer
Expertise in starting new students and teaching children through adults
MM or DMA degree preferred
Strong desire to recruit students and grow the ECMS piano studio
Involvement in national professional organizations (MTNA, Piano Teacher’s Guild etc.)
Additional areas of expertise or interest: Online teaching,Accompanying/Collaborative Piano, Administrative skills
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (one page), link to one live performance video, and link to one teaching video.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
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