French Horn Teacher

Position Summary:

Starting in Fall 2025, the music department seeks a passionate and energetic part-time teacher of French horn. The ideal candidate will have a substantial background instructing horn students teaching from a broad repertoire. We will value candidates who can effectively build solo artistry as well as the musical and ensemble skills required to successfully work with ensembles. We seek colleagues interested in being part of a team of more than 40 music instructors who work with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community.

Position Requirements

• Teach weekly private lessons (50 minutes each) to high school French horn players from beginner to advanced levels.
• Create a weekly schedule for private lessons and communicate with students regarding schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate rosters, monitor student attendance, enter grades and comments in a timely manner according to the Academic Advising Calendar.
• Understand the Academy’s calendar and daily schedule; effectively use Academy systems for communication and course management.
• Work with students to set goals for private lessons, select appropriate repertoire, help students procure music. Instruct students in technique, musicianship, and practice strategies; assess and support musical development, provide appropriate performance opportunities.
• Communicate student issues or concerns with Department Chair and/or student’s advisor or parents when necessary.
• Prepare students for recitals, masterclasses, competitions, college admission recordings, ensemble music and other needs.
• Engage with diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppression work specific to the music department.
• Collaborate with colleagues on faculty performances as interested/available.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
• Participate in department meetings and other forms of shared governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Education:

• B.A. or B.M. or equivalent experience is required. A Master’s degree in music is preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of successful private studio teaching experience.
• 3+ years of professional performing experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent studio teaching ability. Ability to teach technique, repertoire, and musicianship to French horn students at all levels.
• Ability to create a positive and productive learning environment for high school age students.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Capacity to teach a variety of styles and genres from a diversity of backgrounds, especially artists from historically marginalized identities.
• Enthusiasm for working with adolescents.
• Commitment to working in and serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community.

Background Requirements:

Criminal and driving background check.

Materials:

You are required to include a resume and cover letter with your application.

We encourage all interested applicants to review the course catalogue, which is available here:

https://exeter.edu/academics/