Opus 118 Harlem School of Music provides high-quality music instruction in an environment that nurtures excellence and creativity. Students in the East Harlem community are served with in-school, tuition-free weekly group violin instruction and subsidized afterschool private instruction for violin, viola, cello, guitar, and piano.
Opus 118 was founded by the now-legendary Roberta Guaspari, whose fight for in-school music programs in East Harlem became the subject of a documentary (Small Wonders) and a feature film (Music from the Heart). Roberta continues to work in East Harlem Schools while actively training the next generation of teachers for Opus 118.
Violin Teaching Assistants
Part-Time; Seasonal (September 2023 – June 2024)
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For over 30 years Opus 118 Harlem School of Music has provided high-quality music instruction in an environment that nurtures excellence and creativity. Students in the East Harlem community are served with tuition-free group violin instruction during regular school hours and after school.
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music is searching for outstanding violinists and/or violists to participate in our Teacher Training Program
Qualified teachers will:
- Work alongside master teachers
- Participate in observations and train in a thorough approach to teaching beginner students
- Start at a rate of $25/hour with a minimum commitment of 4 hrs once per week, but more hours are available
- After an orientation period may be invited to teach private after-school lessons at a higher pay rate
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants at a minimum must be working towards their undergraduate or conservatory level of training in violin/viola performance or music education
- Have availability for morning teaching/training, afternoon teaching, and/or evening observation
- Have an interest in teaching students ages 4-18 in private and group settings
- Demonstrate enthusiasm about our mission to provide music education to students who may not otherwise have access
- Demonstrate excellent musicianship
- Possess an excellent work ethic demonstrated by prompt attendance, preparedness, willingness to learn a new approach and a collaborative spirit
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a video of you performing two contrasting pieces on violin or viola to jobs@opus118.org.
Opus 118 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.