Music teaching jobs at the MW School of Music (Philadelphia)
To apply, click the button above to fill out a form OR email a cover letter and resume to faculty@merideewinters.com. If you’d like to speed up the process, send us a video of yourself playing!
Current Openings:
Based on Parent requests, we are currently seeking the following in-person positions:
- Piano Teacher
- Voice/Piano Teacher
- Violin/Piano Teacher
- Guitar/Piano Teacher
- Drumset/Piano Teacher
What our Teachers Have to Say:
Why Teach?
Are you interested in a high-paying, unique job that works with your schedule? Are you artistic and fun – yet responsible and organized? Help change lives and spread creativity through teaching music to kids, tweens and teens. Teaching for the Meridee Winters School of Music is a fun and interesting opportunity to gain teaching skills (No teaching experience? No problem – we’ll train you!) while making great money and meeting a dynamic community of teachers. Over the course of your MW experience, you will get the chance to teach and reach many different students and have a wealth of experience and insights that will last a lifetime.
About the Job:
What makes us unique is our mission to support creativity and individuality in our students and our community of teachers. Our focus is on creativity and education – not equipment. 95% of music schools or studios simply throw you into teaching on your own with only a lesson and theory book – but not us. We offer an ongoing, supportive training program for teachers that covers all aspects of teaching – including technique, repertoire, songwriting, lesson management, and improvisation. You will receive specialized and playful educational supplies and teaching tools that will make lessons creative, effective and fulfilling experiences for both you and your students. As part of our MW teaching community you will collaborate with our dynamic and diverse community of gigging musicians, composers and music lovers. You will jam in monthly workshops, brainstorm new teaching ideas, solve problems and grow as musicians and educators together.
Your schedule:
We teach after school music lessons online and in student’s homes, ranging from about 4pm to 8pm. Some teachers also choose to work on the weekends. Because this is an afternoon/evening job, it is perfect for those who need time to pursue other projects in their lives (college, bands, your latest novel, philosophizing, a second job, etc.) in the mornings or late evenings. The position is part-time, and there are different opportunities for growth within the school.
Benefits of Working for the Meridee Winters School of Music
Flexible hours and schedule (works great for those with daytime commitments or who gig on the weekends).
Monthly driving stipend for traveling to students' homes
Supportive training program in both creative and traditional teaching methods, with access to fun and engaging materials and games.
W-2 payroll employment (no worries come tax season!) and bi-weekly direct deposit.
Connection to a warm, welcoming community of talented and creative musicians with 24/7 access to our music library, information, advice and support through our exclusive MW Teacher web site, as well as access to our online teacher group.
Supportive office staff that takes care of logistics: the marketing and booking of students, initial scheduling, monthly billing, and even show management.
Monthly professional development and Master Classes on an abundance of activities including songwriting, improvisation, and more!
Opportunity to work with amazing, supportive Main Line Families!
Requirements:
You must access to a reliable vehicle (our lessons are taught in students' homes).
You must be able to sight read music at least at a basic level. (Not sure? Reach out - we can send you a piece of sample music to look over and see if it's playable for you.)
You must be musical, friendly, organized, and like kids (but it's ok if you don't have teaching experience – we train)!
You must be available for the entire calendar year (though summer is flexible for vacationing!)
You must have a college degree or be currently enrolled.
About our teachers:
Our awesome team of teachers come from various instrumental and stylistic backgrounds. Some took lessons growing up and went on to major in something else in college, while others are serious professional musicians. About half of our teachers have recently received or are working towards degrees in a wide variety of subjects other than music – but have also played, practiced and loved music throughout their lives. The other half of our teachers are professional performing musicians or music students, gigging in bands and/or recording. All of our teachers are enthusiastic about teaching music to children in a meaningful, creative way. Musicians of all backgrounds, races, and genders, are welcome, safe, and supported here at MW!
TO APPLY:
1. Read the above information to see if this job is right for you.
2. Then:
Click here to email your (interesting!) cover letter and resume
Send a us a video if you’d like to fast-track your application!