Benefits:

W-2 employment with reliable pay

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Competitive pay

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Cello Teacher | Bach to Rock® Music School — Herndon, VA

Bach to Rock® Music School in Herndon, VA is looking for a skilled Cello Teacher to join our team of professional musician-educators. If you're a cellist who loves sharing the instrument with students — from curious beginners to developing players — we'd love to meet you.

At Bach to Rock, the cello isn't limited to the concert hall. Our students explore classical repertoire, contemporary pop arrangements, film scores, and everything in between. Your job is to be the guide who makes the journey possible — meeting each student where they are and helping them fall in love with the instrument.

What You'll Do:

Teach private cello lessons to students of all ages and skill levels

Cover a wide range of styles and repertoire based on student interest

Build personalized lesson plans grounded in Bach to Rock's curriculum framework

Track student progress and communicate proactively with parents

Help students prepare for Bach to Rock's performance opportunities

Schedule & Availability:

Weekday afternoons and evenings (approx. 3PM–9PM)

Saturdays (9AM–5PM)

Schedule built around your availability and performing commitments

Compensation — Tiered by Experience (W-2 Hourly):

Tier 1 — Entry/Developing Instructor: $17–$18/hr

Tier 2 — Established Instructor: $18–$20/hr

Tier 3 — Advanced/Specialist Instructor: $20–$22/hr

Tier 4 — Senior/Expert Instructor: $22–$25/hr

Who We're Looking For:

Strong cello proficiency with stylistic versatility

Prior teaching experience preferred — emerging instructors with genuine passion welcome

Warm, patient, and encouraging with students of all ages including young beginners

Reliable transportation to our Herndon studio

Must pass a background check

Why Bach to Rock?

401(k) retirement plan — one of the only music schools in the area offering this for part-time instructors

W-2 employment with consistent, reliable hourly pay

Flexible scheduling that works around your performing life

Professional studio environment with full administrative support

Nationally recognized brand with established curriculum

Student performance events: recitals, live shows, and ensemble programs

The cello has a voice unlike any other instrument — help your students find theirs. Apply today.