Cello Instructor

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality private cello instruction tailored to individual student needs, goals, and learning styles.
• Successfully prepare students for NYSSMA evaluations (Levels 1–6 and All-State), youth orchestra auditions, and conservatory entrance preparation.
• Teach students of all ages (children through adults) and varying skill levels (beginner to highly advanced).
• Structure lessons to emphasize healthy technique, posture, tone production, intonation, and expressive musicianship.
• Communicate constructively and professionally with parents regarding student progress and practice expectations.
• Prepare students for conservatory recitals, festivals, and local competitions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master’s Degree or Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Cello Performance or Music Education preferred; equivalent exceptional professional performance pedigree considered.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven studio teaching experience with a track record of high NYSSMA scores and successful student outcomes.
• Performance Experience: Extensive experience as an active solo, chamber, or orchestral performer.
• Pedagogical Knowledge: Thorough, up-to-date familiarity with the NYSSMA cello syllabus, scale rules, and sight-reading requirements. Knowledge of established methods (e.g., Suzuki, Feuillard, Cossmann) is highly valued.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to inspire a lifelong love of music in students.
• Logistics: Must have legal authorization to work in the US and reliable transportation to our Long Island campus locations.

Benefits & Studio Features:

• Competitive hourly competitive rate based on experience and credentials.
• Administrative handling of billing, scheduling, and student recruitment—allowing you to focus entirely on teaching.
• State-of-the-art studio spaces and a collaborative faculty environment.
• Opportunity to build a consistent, blocked schedule on specific days.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume/CV, a brief cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy, and any relevant performance or student recording links (optional) to liconservatory@gmail.com with the subject line "Cello Instructor Application - [Your Name]". You can also apply directly to our website: https://www.licm.edu/our-careers