Cello Teaching Artist - WASO Crescendo Program
Our Organisation
From the centre of Perth to the furthest corners of our state, we have provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.
As the State Orchestra, Perth’s first and finest, WASO is the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia and reaches two million people with musical experiences each year on stage, in our community, and online.
From concert halls to classrooms, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music. Every year, through community and leading industry partnerships, we engage a new generation of young and emerging artists to help secure a bright future for music in Australia.
WASO continues to focus on innovation and excellence for the arts throughout our community and through our Community Engagement and Education Program we currently reach close to 30,000 people each year. In its tenth year, our El Sistema-inspired Music Education Program, Crescendo, has been running in two Kwinana Primary Schools and is the only program of its kind in Western Australia.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team of passionate teachers in a part-time role to teach the Cello.
We have an opening for a cello teacher to deliver group lessons and support our string ensemble across two schools in Kwinana. You’ll collaborate with fellow teaching artists to plan and deliver dynamic music lessons on a Thursday & Friday.
The role will focus on the preparation and the delivery of Cello lessons to students across schools, from Year Four to Year Six, dependent on timetabling as part of our music education program. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a team, values collaboration, and is committed to building strong community connections through the arts.
Skills Required
To be successful you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Music Education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of teaching Cello and have an understanding of music specific, and arts general education practices.
- The role will suit a highly motivated individual who is enthusiastic, musically skilled, and passionate about working with children.
- Availability to teach Thursdays & Fridays
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Teaching experience within the past 5 years.
- A strong foundation in teaching Cello
- Knowledge of Kodály-based teaching methods.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with children from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Strong organisational skills.
Your Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading arts institution, where you will be directly supporting and involved in live music performance. Our employees enjoy many of our performances either free or discounted as well as non-remunerative benefits such as continuing professional development, enjoyment of our Health and Wellness Program and flexible working conditions.
The WASO Group of Companies promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. The WASO Group encourages people with disabilities, First Nations peoples, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
To receive the position description and any inquiries, please email:
Robyn Holt
Human Resources Manager
holtr@waso.com.au
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Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.