2026 Classroom Teacher; Violin Instructor Jefferson

Position: 2025-2026 Classroom Teacher (Violin Instructor) Jefferson County
OPENS: 08/08/2025

CLOSES: Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher (Violin Instructor)

REPORTS TO: Campus Director

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Jefferson County (Port Arthur & Beaumont)

WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full Time

PAY GRADE:  Teacher Salary Schedule (prorated for number of days employed)

PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Violin Instructor will provide high-quality violin instruction to students within the school's music program, fostering musical growth, discipline, and performance skills. This role supports the school's mission to promote the arts and cultural enrichment while helping students develop both technical proficiency and a lifelong appreciation for music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Teach individual and/or group violin lessons to students of varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers.
• Instruct students in violin techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and performance preparation.
• Collaborate with the school's music department to integrate violin instruction into the broader curriculum.
• Prepare students for school concerts, recitals, competitions, and other performance opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
• Provide regular feedback to students and communicate progress to parents/guardians as needed.
• Support extracurricular music activities such as orchestra, ensemble groups, and special events.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to interpret state, TCSAAL and district policies and procedures and data
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in music and supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the TCSAAL and district requirements, using approved curricula, materials, and directives of the school.
• Mastery of playing the violin.
• Adaptability to distance learning instruction.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Good at spotting gaps in a student's learning.
• Have patience as students may take time and need repetitive instructions to learn something.

Experience

• One to three years demonstrated success in teaching and music/strings/orchestra experience
• Proficiency in violin performance and music theory.
• Prior teaching experience, preferably in a school or educational setting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assigning and evaluating lessons
• Preparing, administering and grading tests
• Critiquing oral presentations and performances
• Preparing report cards
• Upholding classroom discipline
• Meeting with parents to discuss student progress
• Maintaining classroom instruments
• Organizing student musical performances
• Preparing students to participate in music competitions

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Teaches individuals or groups instrumental or vocal music in a public charter school.
• Plans daily classroom work based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements.
• Evaluates students' interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable instrument for beginner.
• Sings or plays instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm.
• Instructs students in music theory, harmony, score and sight reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or group vocal and instrumental lessons using technical knowledge, aesthetic appreciation, and prescribed teaching techniques.
• Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and coaches members in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance.
• Prepares for and adapts to academic changes as the need arises by providing instruction in a distance learning environment.
• Critiques performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques.
• Leads groups in regular and special performances for school program, concerts or other functions
• Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills and demonstrate self-management skills
• Apply safety standards.
• Meets with parents of student to resolve student problem.
• May accompany students on field trips to musical performances.
• May order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies.
• May teach students with disabilities.
• Maintain an inventory and in proper working order all musical instruments and musical scores.
• Serve as a role model for students by cultivating personal musical talents and creating or performing music.
• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional
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