MacPhail Center for Music: Employment



	MacPhail Center for Music will only be accepting resumes via email. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Student Services Manager Suzuki Violin Instructor Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Music Therapy Instructor Voice Instructor Voice Instructor Suzuki Cello Instructor Suzuki Piano Instructor Student Services Manager Job Title: Student Services Manager Department: Student Services Reports to: Director of Student Services Status: Full Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: Immediate Location: Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Hire, train, and supervise student services department coordinators and assistants Staff the front desk of the department through creation and maintenance of shift schedule; covering shifts, phone, and front desk as needed Authorize timesheets; track hours to budget Close out cash register Review available program information to determine additional information needed to interpret programs to public. Find additional information and distribute to department coordinators and assistants. Facilitate site meetings with stakeholders Regular visits to all sites (4-6 visits per month) Coordinate communication between all sites Meet regularly with Director of Student Services to report on customer satisfaction and the on-going customer services issues with MacPhail’s students, families, guests and faculty Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education: B.A. or equivalent experience Experience: 2-4 years job experience preferred Knowledge/Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook. Solid working knowledge of registration systems or sequential databases. Strong organizational, problem solving, and communications skills. Excellent administrative and supervision skills. Physical Demands: Infrequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 lbs. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; frequently working at a keyboard for up to 4 hours at a time. Frequent transition from sitting to standing. Frequent standing up to 1 hour at a time. To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Suzuki Violin Instructor Job Title: Violin Instructor Department: Suzuki Talent Education Reports to: Director of Suzuki Talent Education Status: Part-Time with possibility of growing to full time. Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: September 2008 Location: Minneapolis and White Bear Lake, MN Responsibilities: Teaching Suzuki private and group instruction in a newly forming program at MacPhail’s new access site. Teaching hours to include daytime, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. Schedule, organize and present parent training sessions, studio recitals and group concerts at the WBL venue. Participate in the promotion and recruiting of families in the new program. Possible Saturday group teaching hours available in the existing downtown Suzuki program. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis in Suzuki pedagogy and performance, or the equivalent SAA approved Suzuki teacher training through book 4 Violin as primary instrument, but capability to teach viola as well is a plus, but not required. At least 3 years of Suzuki studio and Suzuki group teaching experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a first-rate community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Job Title: Electric Bass and String Bass – Rock and/or Jazz Instructor Department: Individual Instruction Reports to: Director of Individual Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Teaching private instruction, group instruction and coaching ensembles to rock and/or jazz bass students of all ages and levels on a regularly scheduled basis. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. Possible opportunities to teach rock bands and/or jazz combos, and rock and/or jazz summer camps. Perform with faculty jazz groups. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis on pedagogy and performance, or equitable performance experience At least 4 years of studio teaching experience. Group teaching experience a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music, or equitable performance experience 2 years teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Music Therapist Job Title: Music Therapist Department: Music Therapy Reports to: Music Therapy Coordinator Status: Part-Time Starting Date: Fall 2008 Location: Twin Cities Metro Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic services, assessments, treatment planning and music instruction in both private and group settings to individuals of all ages and levels on a regularly scheduled basis. Teaching hours include Saturdays and some afternoon / evening hours. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music Therapy Neurologic Music Therapy Certification Ability to teach piano, voice and guitar to individuals various diagnoses. Experience working with children and adults with various diagnoses. Ability to play and teach additional instruments preferred. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy Board certification 2 years clinical experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Voice Instructor Job Title: Voice Instructor Department: Individual Instruction Reports to: Director of Individual Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Apple Valley, Minneapolis, White Bear Lake Responsibilities: Teaching private instruction to students of all ages from beginning to advanced levels including but not limited to classical, pop, jazz, cabaret and musical theatre. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of studio teaching experience. Group teaching experiences a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Voice Instructor Job Title: Voice Instructor Department: Group Instruction Reports to: Director of Group Instruction Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Starting Date: accepting applications until position is filled Location: Apple Valley, MN Responsibilities: Teaching group instruction class to beginning students ages 11-16. Curriculum includes solo repertoire, ensemble repertoire, technical work and sight reading. Teaching hours to include afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis on pedagogy and performance At least 4 years of group teaching experience. Studio teaching experiences a plus. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a reputable community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Suzuki Cello Instructor Job Title: Suzuki Cello Instructor Department: Suzuki Talent Education Reports to: Director of Suzuki Talent Education Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Location: Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Teaching Suzuki private and group instruction. Teaching hours to include daytime, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. Schedule, organize and present parent training sessions, studio recitals and group concerts. Participate in the promotion and recruiting of families. Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis in Suzuki pedagogy and performance, or the equivalent SAA approved Suzuki teacher training through book 4. At least 3 years of Suzuki studio and Suzuki group teaching experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a first-rate community music school Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in music 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to resume@macphail.org. Suzuki Piano Instructor Job Title: Piano Instructor Department: Suzuki Talent Education Reports to: Director of Suzuki Talent Education Status: Part-Time with possibility of growing to full time. Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Location: Apple Valley, White Bear Lake MN Responsibilities: • Teaching Suzuki private and group instruction in a newly forming program at MacPhail’s new access site. Teaching hours to include daytime, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. • Schedule, organize and present parent training sessions, studio recitals and group concerts at the Apple Valley and White Bear Lake venue. • Participate in the promotion and recruiting of families in the new program. • Possible Saturday group teaching hours available in the existing downtown Suzuki program. • Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty handbook including: registration paperwork, attendance records and faculty meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: • Master’s Degree in Music with emphasis in Suzuki pedagogy and performance, or the equivalent SAA approved Suzuki teacher training through book 4. • At least 3 years of Suzuki studio and Suzuki group teaching experience is a plus, but not a requirement. • Dedication to working in a collaborative professional environment in a first-rate community music school Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in music • 2 years studio teaching experience To Apply Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org Job Opportunities MacPhail Center for Music is a community music school dedicated to transforming lives and enriching our community through music education. Students of all ages, abilities, and economic circumstances participate in lessons on more than 40 instruments, classes, ensembles, performances, and special events. Serving more than 6,000 students each year, MacPhail is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action MacPhail Center for Music is committed to the policy and practice of affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. How to Apply: Please send your resume via email only: resume@macphail.org MacPhail Center for Music is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer MacPhail Center for Music Faculty Benefits MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to offer our full-time benefit-eligible faculty a generous benefit package. Our employees may be eligible to receive the following: •Competitive Salary •Medical Insurance •Life Insurance •Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage •Long-term Disability •403(b) Retirement Plan •Flexible Spending Accounts; including medical, day-care, and transportation •Paid Sick Hours •Professional Development Funds •Discounted Bus Passes MacPhail Center for Music Staff Benefits MacPhail Center for Music is pleased to offering our benefit-eligible employees a generous benefit package. Our employees may be eligible to receive the following: •Competitive Salary •Medical Insurance •Life Insurance •Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage •Long-term Disability •403(b) Retirement Plan •Flexible Spending Accounts; including medical, day-care, and transportation •Paid Vacation and Sick Days •Paid Holidays •Professional Development Funds •Discounted Bus Passes