Part-Time Faculty Positions:
Suzuki & Traditional Cello Instructors
The Hochstein School seeks part-time instructors of Suzuki and traditional cello to provide individual lessons and Suzuki group classes to students ages 3-adult. Additional opportunities may be available for chamber music coaching.
The ideal candidates will have:
- Bachelor of Music degree (required), Master of Music degree (preferred)
- For Suzuki teachers:
- Suzuki cello teacher training through Book 3 (or beyond); commitment to take additional training (with assistance) in the future
- Commitment to teaching Suzuki group classes as well as individual lessons (required)
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience, including experience with beginners as well as with students of various ages and levels of advancement
- Previous teaching experience in a music school setting desirable
- Skills and enthusiasm for working with children/youth and their parents, as well as with adults, to develop strong musicianship
- Experience coaching chamber music to a variety of ages/levels is a plus
- Interest in the Hochstein mission
- Ability to contribute to the excellence of our program in conjunction with the Hochstein faculty and staff
Schedule: Various afternoon/evening hours for individual lessons and possible chamber coaching; Saturdays for Suzuki group classes, individual lessons and possible chamber coaching. Teaching schedules will start in September 2024.
Compensation: hourly, depending on qualifications/experience.
To apply: Send letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for three references to
Dr. Gary Palmer, Assistant Director/Dean
email: gary.palmer@hochstein.org
The position will remain open until filled.
UPDATED July 2024
Hochstein is a vibrant organization in Rochester, NY, offering instruction in music, dance, and expressive arts (music, art, and dance therapy). Hochstein annually serves more than 3,500 students from a 12-county region surrounding Rochester. The School is active throughout the community and provides tuition assistance to more than 50% of its students. The acclaimed Hochstein Performance Hall, located within the school's historic downtown building, hosts frequent concerts and events.
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