Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio

Suzuki Violin Teachers 

Duties:  The Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio is seeking Suzuki violin teachers to conduct private violin and viola lessons, parent education, group Suzuki technique classes, chamber music, and supervision of semi-annual recitals.

Qualifications:  Minimum of BM or BA with the concentration in violin performance.  Ideal candidates will also have Suzuki training at an SAA certified institute through book 5 and beyond. Candidates currently in SAA certified training program will be considered. Candidates should be enthusiastic with the ability to guide and motivate students and parents at all levels and stages of learning. Experience in Suzuki based program with love of teaching and desire for continued pedagogical training. All candidates will be required to provide proof of eligibility of employment, qualifications, and subject to background checks.

Salary:  Competitive; per-service basis.  We also offer generous Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance.

Contact:  Please email resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to violinstudio@live.com

Internship Program

The Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio is looking for students with a broad range of majors in Accounting, Marketing, English, Early Childhood Education, Violin and Piano Performance, Theater Arts, and Graphic Communication to participate in its Internship Program.

The SSVS’ Internship Program incorporates real world work experience and learning into the student’s college academic experience. This Program integrates theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development on the job, and contributes to the development of personal and professional maturity and ethics. Applicants must be at least a Sophmore level, must also be able to submit to the following if hired: TB test, criminal background check, fingerprints, and current Infant-Child CPR Certification.

Application Procedure: To apply for an internship, please submit the following items to violinstudio@live.com Interviews for finalists will be set up after these materials are received.

1) Cover Letter

Your cover letter should include:

·         What internship opportunity you are applying for.

·         Your college’s name.

·         Your academic major and minor.

·         Name and contact information of your academic or internship advisor.

·         What do you hope to gain from your internship?

·         What can SSVS hope to gain from you?

·         How do you plan to use the skills you develop at SSVS in the future?

 2) Resume - Please provide a current resume with three references.

Thank you for your interest in the SSVS. As with any internship you will be expected to be responsible for some of the obligatory grunt work but will be given the opportunity to learn and perfect your craft. We strive to make SSVS a place where tomorrow's professionals have an opportunity to learn today. All of our interns' presence at SSVS is important, and we hope to make it enjoyable and full of learning opportunities. 

 Student Music Teachers

First Year Performance Major (assistant)
Musical/Pedagogical Skills
• Tune a group quickly
• Ear training, diagnostic skills
• Give mini-lessons
• Know the basics of all strings instruments
Organizational Skills
• Assist with room set-up
• Keep records for the class teacher (attendance/practice)
• Professional attire.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Patience
• Be flexible
• Take initiative
• Be dependable
• Interact with peers as colleagues with proper language and demeanor
• Interact with authority figures
• Interact with students in an age-appropriate way
• Non-verbal communication
• Learn how to encourage children appropriately
• Recognize that every child wants to learn and be praised

 

Second Year (studio teaching) and Third Year (small group classes)
Musical/Pedagogical Skills
• Learn varied teaching strategies
• Set achievable long-term and short-term goals for student achievement
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in student playing
• Incorporate areas of strength into the lesson
• Learn appropriate repertoire
• Follow a curriculum
• Set goals on the edge of the student’s abilities – not too high but not easily accessible
• Adopt teaching techniques that recognize varying levels of aptitude among different students
• During classes, explain in a succinct and precise manner so that varying levels of students all understand your instruction
• Pace lessons and classes appropriately. The balancing act is moving quickly enough to keep students with high musical aptitude engaged while not losing the ones who may be struggling
• During classes, it should be evident that advanced student teachers are thoroughly prepared for lessons and can confidently manage the classroom
Organizational Skills (for both lessons and classes)
• Develop and maintain lesson logs
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Prioritizing lesson plans
• Prepare for recitals and concerts
• Use of effective public speaking skills for communication with large classrooms and audiences
• Coordinate the recital: setup, warm-up room, supervision
• Assist in create a program
• Anticipate potential problems (stage fright, accompanists)
Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Make decisions with confidence
• Ask for help when needed
• Be open to suggestions and ideas to help your teaching

 

Fourth Year Performance Major (large beginning class, Concertante String Orchestra)
Musical/Pedagogical Skills
• Know all the strings instruments – fingerings, clef, and so forth
• Have effective conducting skills 
• Read a score
• Choose music that engages the children
• Make minor instrument repairs
• Make distinctions between the violas and the violins
• Remember—most of your students are only four or five years old. Student teachers are very involved in their own performance skills and have to remember to make the adjustment to younger music learners.
Organizational Skills
• Foresee problems and plan remedies
• Keep records for large groups
• Manage rehearsals
• Coordinate sectionals
• Design programs for holiday and spring concerts and recitals
Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Ability to work with lots of eyes watching you during rehearsals
• Learn and memorize 65-70 names
• Interact with assistants and main teachers. The less experienced teachers need specific instructions until they become more familiar with the program—don’t assume they will know what to do intuitively
• Interact with parents. Young teachers can find it challenging to let parents know about minor behavior issues 
• Ask for help and encouragement when feeling discouraged

Animal Costume Characters

At SSVS, we incorporate various animal costume characters into all of our group music sessions. We use costumed characters as part of the shows of our Ear Training, Music Literature, and Music Theory Courses. 

Qualifications: You should have the desire to create and provide an unforgettable character meet and greet. Must be at least 18 years of age. You must be outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving personality that will quickly win the hearts of your guests.  Applicants must be able to submit the following if hired: TB test, criminal background check, fingerprints, and current Infant-Child CPR Certification. Great as a part-time job for college students!

Duties: Meet-and-greet is a key specialty for these characters, and you will also pose for pictures, give out paw shakes, and in some cases even do tricks for your students, and assist in clean-up after class sessions. 

Contact:  Please email resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to violinstudio@live.com

The Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio is an equal opportunity employer.  SSVS is committed to diversity and encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals.