Job Details

Overview

Punahou Schools Extended Learning Programs are an important extension of a broad, deep, and balanced educational program. Student engagement in learning can be heightened by a rich extracurricular and co-curricular life, and our after school programs provide students with ample opportunities for exploration, experience, example and excellence/expertise.

The Music School collaborates to fulfill an important part of the Punahou School mission: to develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts. The Music School is seeking passionate and experienced teachers, who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. A Music School Teacher will:

• Instruct private voice lessons


• Assess students


• Plan and organize resources for lessons


• Select appropriate repertoire (sometimes in relation to assessments/examinations/competitions)


• Adapt lesson resources and tailor teaching methods to the needs of the individual


• Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students musical and technical abilities


• Set clear goals for student progress and self-assessment


• Complete written feedback reports and assessments


• Encourage students to perform in weekly recitals and studio recitals


• Organize annual studio or inter-studio recitals


• Communicate with parents and academic staff and network to maintain contacts


• Teach with the use of technology when appropriate


• Keep up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy research and resources


• Be an active member in professional organizations


• Be active in the music teaching community


• Attend faculty meetings

Position Details

• Work Year: 10.5 Months


• School Year: 2025-2026


• Work Hours: Monday - Saturday, hours will vary based on scheduled lessons


• Hourly Rate*: $51.20/Hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in music or combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred.


• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a private setting preferred.


• Demonstrated performance and teaching skills.


• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students life-long love and learning of music.


• A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.


• A commitment to continual professional development.


• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.