POSITION OVERVIEW

Gifted Music School seeks an experienced and engaging trumpet instructor to join the Brass Area Faculty at Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, UT. The teaching artist would be expected to join a serious teaching team committed to raising, nurturing, and coaching students of all ages and backgrounds.

The Trumpet Instructor reports to the Preparatory Director. The instructor’s primary role is to provide applied trumpet lessons on a weekly basis.

This is a part-time position paid at an hourly rate commensurate with experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach individual lessons to trumpet students from beginning through advanced levels. Provide each student a minimum of 38 lessons per school year (15 in the fall, 17 in the spring, and a minimum of 6 lessons in the summer), adhering to the school calendar.
• Teach monthly group classes and hold one (1) studio recital each fall and spring semester.
• Prepare students for studio recitals and other performances such as the Pathway Concert
• Adjudicate at Jury Examinations in Fall and Spring semesters
• Actively recruit and maintain a studio of trumpet students at the Gifted Music School.
• Assist students with recording sessions for auditions, competitions, etc.
• Confer with parents and students to address problems or provide counseling on students’ musical development.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance, scheduling, and communications.
• Communicate with parents, students, and GMS staff in a professional and timely manner
• Report to the Preparatory Director and attend, assist, and contribute to school and departmental events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Trumpet Performance or Music Education with trumpet emphasis
• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching for beginning through advanced levels – minimum of 3 years experience 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Demonstrated English proficiency; Spanish or other language would be a strong asset. 
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above

PREFERENCES

• Advanced degrees in music (MM, MMA, or DMA) with significant experience in teaching trumpet
• An active teaching career and interest in making teaching activities at the Gifted Music School a career priority 
• Commitment to maintaining a reliable schedule and adhering to the school calendar 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to a high-performance team environment while being supportive of colleagues, staff, parents, and students 
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the studio and meeting the needs of a diverse population 
• A strong understanding of the value of comprehensive music instruction

HIRING PROCESS

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to careers@giftedmusicschool.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Your materials should detail the following:

• Relevant skills and experience.
• Your interest in the position, including your interest in advancing your career at the Gifted Music School.
• Your professional strengths.
• Evidence of your alignment with our mission and company values.

Based on these materials, a hiring manager will contact you about next steps within a few weeks. Applicants whose experiences and qualifications are aligned with the position will be invited to an interview and may be asked to provide additional references to support their experience.