Student Assistant - Guitar Teacher (Music Preparatory Division) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Teaching period is 12 weeks of each semester. Ability to recruit students is important. Students selected to teach will be teaching exclusively for the Music Preparatory Division. All private lesson students will need to register through the division. For more information about the Music Preparatory Division, go to SFA Music Preparatory Division – Community Music School (https://www.sfamusicprep.com/) Upload the music professor referral under "Letter of Recommendation" in the Documents Needed to Apply section of the application. If an applicant is selected for an interview, it will be held at the Music Preparatory House located at 3028 Raguet Street. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Student Assistant - Guitar Teacher (Music Preparatory Division) General Description This is a student position responsible for teaching private and/or group lessons to children and adults enrolled in the Music Preparatory Division, providing support for all Music Prep areas, recruiting for and maintaining studio, and participating in Music Prep activities such as teacher meetings, fundraisers, registration, and recruiting assignments. Responsible for evaluating progress of students, preparing students for recitals, and encouraging students to participate in festivals, theory tests, and performance opportunities. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Job Duties 1. Prepares lesson plans for each teaching session. 2. Recruits new students. 3. Conducts individual assessments of student progress. 4. Communicates effectively with parents, students, and colleagues. 5. Prepares students for recitals at the end of the fall and spring semesters. 6. Encourages students in their music studies. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures. 2. Ability to teach the instrument being taught. 3. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, university faculty and staff, and the general public. 5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students taking lessons. 6. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Required Qualifications The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Referral from a music professor is required. Preferred Qualifications Completion of at least one pedagogy course is preferred. Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant. Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2024-028 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 02/05/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Min Pay Rate $20.00/hour Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Teaching period is 12 weeks of each semester. Ability to recruit students is important. Students selected to teach will be teaching exclusively for the Music Preparatory Division. All private lesson students will need to register through the division. For more information about the Music Preparatory Division, go to SFA Music Preparatory Division – Community Music School (https://www.sfamusicprep.com/) Upload the music professor referral under “Letter of Recommendation” in the Documents Needed to Apply section of the application. If an applicant is selected for an interview, it will be held at the Music Preparatory House located at 3028 Raguet Street. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11162 Department Information Department Music Preparatory Contact Name Alba Madrid Contact Phone (936)468-1291 Contact Email madrida@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Letter of Recommendation + Transcript(s) Optional Documents + Cover Letter + Teaching Philosophy