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Cello Instructor

CMC is looking for a cello instructor for our Mission District Branch to teach private lessons. An opportunity to coach chamber music also exists for this studio. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and passion to teach people of all ages, varying from beginner to more advanced levels. This position is scheduled to start in our Winter Quarter 2026.

Status:  Hourly beginning February 2026

Location & Hours: Mission District Branch, in-person 
Studio Times:

• Fridays: 3pm–7pm
• Sundays: 9am–1pm

Compensation: $47/hour for private lessons. Additional opportunities are available for compensated performances and meetings, free practice room and studio rental as available.

About Community Music Center
Community Music Center’s mission is to make high quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means. We’re committed to centering equity and inclusion in our programs and across all aspects of our organization. We are a nonprofit institution founded in 1921 with branches in the Mission District, Richmond Districts, and at partnership sites throughout San Francisco serving 3,300 students annually. In early 2024, we’ll be opening an expanded campus at our Mission District Branch.

Application Process
Email a resume and cover letter to: cmcfacultyopenings@sfcmc.org. Please include “CMC Cello Faculty position” in the subject of your email and the studio(s) for which you are available in your cover letter. Please describe your experience with teaching group classes as well as private lessons. Only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please. CMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The faculty of Community Music Center share the belief that the joy and satisfaction of learning to make music should be available to everyone, regardless of age, talent or means. Community Music Center seeks instructors with experience teaching a variety of styles, including western classical, jazz, rock, blues, Latin, flamenco, middle eastern and Chinese music.

Community Music Center expects faculty to provide well-rounded, quality music instruction:

• encourage creativity, originality and personal expression
• establish consistency in attendance and progress
• demonstrate the value of proper practice habits
• exercise flexibility and sensitivity in response to the student
• tailor teaching to the individual needs, abilities, and goals of each student
• teach a full pallette of fundamental musical skills
• turn momentary failures into positive lessons
• review previously learned material to establish continuity
• answer the students’ questions and encourage follow-up inquiry and research
• inspire students through passion, talents and love for teaching which in turn will foster their musical and personal growth