General Description

The Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University ( Baltimore, MD), is pleased to announce an adjunct teaching position (or positions) in the Guitar Department commencing July 1, 2022. Candidates should be experienced in teaching classical guitar students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced) in both individual and group settings and teaching both traditional and Suzuki repertoire. Teaching opportunities are available at the Peabody Preparatory's  Downtown, Towson, and Howard County campuses. 
 
About us:

With approximately2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the Peabody Preparatory is Baltimore's premier community school for the performing arts. It is open to students of all ages and levels of ability, with offerings ranging from early childhood classes to programs for adults and professional musicians. The Peabody Preparatory shares space with the Peabody Conservatory in downtown Baltimore and has three satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD. 
 
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated guitar faculty as part of a vibrant and growing department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician and the serious student aspiring toward a career in music. Ideal candidates should be experienced in teaching classical guitar to students of all ages and levels and comfortable with in-person and online modalities. 

Duties:

• Teach classical guitar lessons to beginner and advanced students of all ages, follow departmental Pre-Twinkle guitar curriculum for beginners ages 4 - 8, teach Suzuki group classes, leveled ensemble classes, and adult beginner classes as needed.
• Participate in annual professional development as needed.
• Assist with end-of-semester performances, attend faculty meetings, substitute teach as needed.
• Assist with Fret Fest, the annual guitar festival held early March at the downtown Peabody campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music and/or music education required. Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred
• Experience as a classical guitar instructor to advanced, intermediate, and beginner students of all ages.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching group classes and or directing ensembles preferred.   
• Suzuki training preferred; familiarity with the method and philosophy required.
• Some familiarity with popular guitar styles is welcome but not required.

Application Instructions

Please apply at INTERFOLIO LINK. Applications received before April 22, 2022, will be given preference, but the position remains open until filled. Applications should include: 

• Cover letter including a statement of teaching philosophy  
• Current re´sume´ or CV  
• You Tube link or links to 1-3 recordings (no more than 10 minutes total) of a recent performance or performances.   
• Note: a live teaching sample will be scheduled as part of the interview. 

*Please upload as an unlisted YouTube link or playlist and include the link in your application.  

NOTE:  The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.