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Job Announcement: Violin Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified violin instructor for youth private lessons (ages 4 – 18) in the 2017-18 school year. Days/hours/location of work is subject to need, and as of this posting include Wednesdays after school-times, with substituting on other days possible (hours subject to enrollment), beginning immediately after hire. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience. Suzuki teacher training and viola teaching experience are each a strong plus.

The position requires knowledge, and experience private lesson instruction for multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

Job duties include: developing lesson plans & curricula related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students’ parents/guardians as needed.

PP&R encourages candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in your resume.

Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran’s Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.

apply: send resume, including a listing hours of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher-training programs attended (if any), and two professional references to Gregory Dubay, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, Gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. Call the Gregory Dubay at 503-823-3177 if you have questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.