Middle School Strings Teacher

Marymount School of New York, an independent all-girls school, seeks a reliable and enthusiastic Middle School Strings Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to lead beginner strings classes and ensembles for grades 6, 7, and 8. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate music educator to inspire young musicians in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach strings (cello and violin) classes for grades 6, 7, and 8.
• Prepare students for two major performances:
  • Christmas Mass: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m
  • Spring Concert: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
• Lead three classes (5–13 students each) and their respective ensembles.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment to develop students’ musical skills and passion for music.

Schedule:

Classes follow a recurring two-week cycle, starting with “A Week” on Monday, September 8, 2025. Each class meets three times per two-week cycle. Classes are 45 minutes, but teachers are paid for a full hour per class. All classes occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

• Class VI (Grade 6):
  • A Week: Tuesday 12:05–12:50 p.m., Thursday 1:45–2:30 p.m.
  • B Week: Tuesday 8:20–9:05 a.m.
• Class VII (Grade 7):
  • A Week: Tuesday 8:20–9:05 a.m., Thursday 9:25–10:10 a.m.
  • B Week: Tuesday 9:25–10:10 a.m.
• Class VIII (Grade 8):
  • A Week: Tuesday 12:55–1:40 p.m., Thursday 12:05–12:50 p.m.
  • B Week: Tuesday 12:55–1:40 p.m.


Compensation:

• $60 per hour for each 45-minute class (paid as a full hour).

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Music degree (required).
• Demonstrated experience teaching music to students on a tuition basis (e.g., private lessons, group classes, or school-based music programs).
• Expertise in teaching beginning and intermediate level strings, including both cello and violin.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students in a collaborative, inclusive setting.
• Fingerprinting required before starting work.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• A Master’s in Education or Music Education (or currently studying for one) is a plus.

Location:

• Campus: 97th St.
• Address: 1026 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any references to Tamara Nozik, Director of Music, at tnozik@marymountnyc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
 

About Marymount School of New York:

Marymount is a college-preparatory, independent, Catholic day school for girls in grades Nursery through XII. Located in Manhattan, we are committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a love for the arts in a vibrant community.