Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is seeking a part-time faculty artist in voice to teach all levels of traditional voice beginning at age 10 and including adults. Additional background in Jazz voice is a plus. The position begins immediately and will be one day per week to start. Candidates with availability on Friday afternoon into early evening and/or Saturdays are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reporting to the Director of Education, duties are as follows:
- Provide weekly 30, 45, or 60 minute individual lessons to voice students of all levels, youth starting at age 10 and adults
- Teach lessons in person at our school
- Effectively administer and manage studio in collaboration with staff and in adherence to school procedures and policies
- Complete student assessments
- Participate in recruitment activities inside and outside of the school
- Prepare students for performances
- Attend faculty meetings several times a year
- Perform on faculty concerts as a soloist or with other faculty in a small ensemble setting
Bachelor’s Degree in voice performance or music education preferred. Experience in jazz or musical theater voice a plus. 1 year or more experience teaching private voice lessons preferred.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a multi-faceted arts school serving all ages and abilities. In addition to individual instruction in music and visual arts, PMAC offers ensembles, classes, summer camps, and community arts outreach programs, along with live music performances and art exhibitions by both students and professionals. PMAC addresses the need for arts education in the greater Seacoast region by providing high quality instruction that compliments the offerings in our local public and private schools. In addition, we meet the needs of students of all ages, regardless of skill level or aspiration. PMAC offers cultural opportunities to all people regardless of their age, ability, or economic status, and continually strives to build community through the arts. PMAC respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates of varied backgrounds, capabilities, perspectives, social identities, and gender expressions. PMAC is an equal opportunity employer.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by email to michelle@pmaconline.org with subject line “Voice Teaching Artist”: attn: Michelle Shoemaker, Director of Education, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. No phone calls or walk-in inquiries please.
