Urgent need of Part-time Piano and/or Voice Faculty 2025
Job Description
Flourish Music Academy
Find all info and application here: https://www.flourishmusicacademy.com/employment
Part-time Faculty
Faculty members are Flourish’s greatest assets; without a great faculty team, we cannot accomplish Flourish’s mission. Faculty are an active part of the team, always striving to grow and learn as a teacher. Our faculty take ownership of the success of individual students and the school in general.
We are looking for faculty member who can teach voice for students age 8+ and piano for students age 5+, from beginner to intermediate levels (and/or advanced)
Benefits:
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Students
Growth-minded working environment, nurturing the love of music in students, while also holding high standards
High quality of students to work with
High retention rate of students
Student-centered educational environment, top notch facility and instruments to work with
- Work with a Great Team of Colleagues
Mission-driven focus attracts staff and faculty who also want to make a difference in the lives of students
Team is professional, highly trained and skilled as teachers
Team is also supportive, friendly, non-pretentious
We work to grow together as teachers, to learn from each other
- Structure to help students excel but also Autonomy as a Teacher
Flourish is the Northern Colorado RCM exam venue – opportunities for students to take rigorous RCM exam
Structured learning with our unique Achievement Program for students to work through
Multiple performance opportunities and diverse learning experiences for students, organized by administrative staff
Flexibility for teachers to utilize these tools, but also to customize lessons and curriculum to what that individual student needs
- Earn a Living Wage as a Music Teacher
Competitive pay-rates. Starting payscale is $26-$30/hour depending on experience, degrees and other qualifications
Raises on a regular schedule
Opportunity for bonuses, based on performance of school and individual performance
Flexible hours to work with your schedule
Your time is valued, and every hour you put in (even meetings etc) are paid.
Office takes care of all billing, marketing, scheduling etc. You get to do what you love (teach music) without having to worry about asking a student to pay their bill!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach assigned students in private lessons
Personalize lesson goals and teaching style to each student
Create a caring and encouraging environment
Exhort each student to his personal best through achievement-based accolades
Train students how to practice during lessons and send students home with as detailed practice assignments as necessary and any other resources
Assign and oversee technology lab activities according to the needs of the student
Encourage parent involvement through relationship building and clearly communicating the parent’s role
Write bi-annual progress reports to communicate with parent
Order new materials as necessary
Help develop the habits of Flourish culture (see Flourish Core Values) in each student
Attend and help manage events
Regularly attend events in which your students are performing
Chat with parents as possible, praising the student for anything he/she is excelling in
Help manage audience/performers/logistics/reception as needed by director
Participate in regular teacher meetings
Stay up to date on Flourish policies, calendar and other logistics
Participate in or lead discussions on teacher training topics
Participate in faculty brainstorms to help students in danger of falling through the cracks
Potentially teach group lessons, summer camps or other classes (if applicable)
Prepare lesson plans and materials for innovative, exciting group classes
Manage a group of 3-10 students with positive classroom management
Take initiative to make Flourish the best music school in Northern Colorado
Potentially help recruit students or develop new programs
Offer ideas for improved school policies or operations
Take initiative to do what needs to be done, rather than wait to be told what to do
The Ideal Faculty member at Flourish has:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in music (or is about to graduate in May 2025)
Music teaching experience, whether private or in classroom. He/she knows how to sequence material and help students achieve their goals
Commitment to Flourish’s core values and mission
Plans to be in Greeley long term or for at least the next two years.
Positive attitude, integrity, and responsibility
Genuine care for the people he/she teaches; Goes above and beyond to help each student excel in a personalized lesson
Skills to regularly self-evaluates and identify areas in teaching that need improvement
Self-motivation with a willingness to be trained and led
Minimum hours required:
2 afternoon/evenings per week (“prime time” shifts). You can teach more “prime” shifts as available as well as daytime shifts.
No more than 2 absences per fall/winter semester or 1 per summer on a scheduled teaching day. (total 5 annual absences in 40 week teaching year)
Be present as much as possible at recitals, faculty meetings etc.
Since consistency is key for students, we are interested in hiring faculty who plan to teach at Flourish for a MINIMUM of 2-3 years or more.
Our Mission:
Flourish Music Academy exists to bring lasting joy to members of our community through music-making.
Through personalized and professional instruction, we empower students to learn to play while embracing the joy of music. In a warm and encouraging atmosphere, our school offers a comprehensive program that motivates students through goal-setting and celebration of achievements, as well as building a community of music-lovers for students to belong to. This allows Flourish’s students to love their lessons, achieve their musical goals, and ultimately to enjoy a better quality of life because of the benefits music has brought to their lives.
Our Core Values:
Artistic Excellence
Flourish gives students the tools they need to become proficient musicians and lifelong music-lovers. We get excited about students accomplishing and surpassing their goals as they see how far they have come and where they are going. Teachers set high but realistic standards, capitalizing on each student’s strengths. We value not only technical skills but also expressive performance, musicianship, sightreading, musical understanding, creativity and engaged listening.
Community
Flourish intentionally builds community among students and teachers through group musicianship lessons, performance events, group classes, summer camps, and other community events. Community fosters relationships, builds performance and listening skills, and increases motivation. Flourish also seeks to be engaged with the community of Greeley, promoting the arts and making Greeley a better place to live for all of us!
Diverse Musical Experiences
Flourish wants to create lifelong music lovers and participants in all areas where music and life intersect. We promote this by encouraging study of diverse musical styles, solo and collaborative performance, composition/improvisation, music technology and concert-going.
Empowerment
Flourish is about whole-person development, giving students the confidence to face challenges in their lives whether musical or otherwise. We avoid using the word ‘perfect’ and reinforce that every student has something to bring to the table. At the core is the teacher/student mentor relationship but students are also empowered by taking ownership and finding meaning within the wider Flourish community.
21st Century Life Skills
Flourish prepares students to enter life no matter what career field they choose. Music study builds critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, as well as the discipline and focus to accomplish the student’s goals.
Our Vision
To become the go-to music school in Northern Colorado for students who love music and want to excel.
To grow to 250+ students who stay in lessons for a minimum of 3-5 years.
To establish new programs, such as a Conservatory program (for serious studentswho want to go further with music), a Scholarship program (for students who need help to afford music lessons) and an Early Childhood General Music Program (for students age 0-5)
To provide a supportive place for musicians to work and earn a living wage, eventually being able to provide full time jobs for key team members
Our Immutable Laws
Our immutable laws define who we are as a school, as a faculty team, and the kinds of students we want to work with.
We treat others the way we want to be treated
We share the joy of music, always being friendly and professional
We strive for excellence – continuous self-improvement without expectingperfection
We think creatively and work together to overcome obstacles and implementsolutions
We are people of our word and can rely on each other
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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