Job Listing Detail

Violin/Viola String Teaching Artist: The String Teaching Artist provides high-quality music instruction at our community music school and community partnership program, Victoria’s Dream Project. This is a full-time salaried position Tuesday-Saturday from September-June and Monday-Friday in July and August.

Responsibilities Include:

Teaching:

• Teach and co-teach group classes in violin and viola at Victoria’s Dream project Tuesday-Thursday throughout the school year
• Teach 15-18 hours of private and/or group instruction per week at the Music School during CORE and Summer sessions
• Teach in VDP summer camp and other Music School camps/workshops as needed

Administration and Programming:

• Collaborate with fellow teaching artists to plan lessons, activities, and events
• Attend weekly team meetings and additional meetings as needed
• Oversee instrument inventory for Victoria’s Dream Project
• Maintain accurate attendance records for Music School activities

Communication:

• Respond to all work communication within 24 hours on workdays
• Foster relationships with students and families through consistent communication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music (education and/or performance) or similar degree
• 3+ years of teaching experience, with experience teaching in group classroom settings and/or co-teaching
• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. for the next two-three years.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus

You are:

• A kind and warm individual who cares deeply for nurturing students from areas with limited resources
• Flexible, adaptive, and dependable
• A team-player who enjoys working with a passionate group of teaching artists and staff
• An advocate for arts education and access for all

Benefits include: Individual health and dental insurance, vacation and sick time, retirement match

Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to Hannah Ross, Assistant Director for Community Engagement at hross@riphil.org by Friday May 2, 2025.