Job Description:

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

This faculty member is the low string (viola, cello, and bass) instructor for students enrolled in the String Department program, grades 5-12 averaging 8-12 students per class, with a total of 3 periods per day. This faculty member would teach one beginning viola class, and four intermediate-advanced low strings (viola,cello, and bass) classes. The string program focuses extensively on the specific pedagogy needed for success in orchestral and small chamber ensemble performance. This teacher must be experienced in providing feedback to help students develop their performance skills. The curriculum includes learning the skills of position work, fingering, intonation, bowing, articulation, and practice/performance techniques. 

Students are divided into levels all based upon playing ability. The instructor meets with 3 levels of middle school and the top 2 high school levels 5 days a week on a rotational basis. Students alternate between instrument sectional classes and orchestra rehearsals. Time is built in the schedule for collaboration with the other high school string faculty to work on orchestral and chamber music. 

This instructor will have prep time built into the schedule for curriculum planning, concert/event planning, meetings, integrating, and assessing. The teacher will be responsible for collaborating with the string department on  curriculum to align with the national and state performing arts standards and social emotional learning (SEL) competencies. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the String Department (Orchestra Director and Violin Technique Instructor). Assessments include periodic practice checks, comprehensive playing exams, group and individual creative projects, and public performance.

This is a part-time, salaried position that follows the faculty school calendar. Classes are held on the ASA Campus in the afternoon. The instructor will also be required to attend new teacher training and in-service, attend weekly department meetings, and participate in evening department performance events.

This Position reports to the Dean of Arts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered classroom. 

• Cultivate critical thinking and active participation in the classroom. 

• Utilize current curriculum and assessments aligned to the National and State Arts Standards, ASA standards, SEL Competencies, and ASA’s scope and sequence. 

• Communicate clear objectives to students for all learning. 

• Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 

• Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design, assessment, and implementation. 

• Participate actively with the department.

• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 

• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in content area from an accredited four-year college or university. 

• Highly qualified. 

• Valid IVP fingerprint card.

• Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:

• Effective classroom management skills

• Ability to play/perform at least one string instrument and demonstrate technique at all levels

• Utilization of constructivist teaching strategies 

• Experience with authentic assessment and rubrics 

• Experience with current technology 

• A life-long learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.

• Passionate about students, content area, and teaching.

• Impeccable organization

• Punctual and reliable, highly accountable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Passionate about content area and about teaching


• Concerned about holistic development of the individual.

• Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. 

• Experience with or a commitment to learn:  

  • Low Strings (Viola, Cello, Bass)

  • Chamber Music Coaching

  • Inquiry-based discussion

  • Project-based learning

  • Authentic assessment and rubrics

  • National Art Standards

  • Social Emotional Learning Competencies 

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• Full time position with benefits.

• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website.

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.