Potential Teachers

Thank you for your interest in Orpheus Academy of Music, please scroll down for the latest job openings and application process.  We are a classical music academy in Northwest Austin with a unique vision of how to create the most effective and enjoyable learning environment for both our students and our teachers. We have been open for over 15 years, with over 500 students and 25 teachers, and as we are soon to open our second location in Cedar Park, we are one of the fastest growing music schools in town. That growth has been made possible through the incredible high quality of instruction our teachers bring to our academy, and it is for this reason that we have always placed teacher satisfaction as our number one priority. We seek to provide a teaching environment that is supportive in every way:

• A terrific desk staff
• Professional sound proofing
• Quality instruments
• Dozens of specialized teaching tools
• A library of teaching materials including access to our online catalog of folk songs for teaching: Kodalysongweb.net
• Opportunity to collaborate with other expert teachers
• No schedule hassles
• No collections
• You are paid whether or not the student comes to the lesson
• A huge array of performance opportunities for your students.

It is our vision of shared learning and growth among the teachers that has made Orpheus a truly unique teaching environment. 
Below are quotes from several of our current and former teachers regarding their experience teaching at Orpheus.

Teaching here at Orpheus has changed my life. I have learned so much about myself and my teaching! It has been a complete honor to work for you!”
-Abigail Albaugh, violin

Orpheus is the only school I’ve worked at that has enabled me to grow as an educator due to the environment created to share and explore new ideas.”
-Brian Grothues, piano

I enjoy the community atmosphere at Orpheus that I don’t get from teaching at my private studio at home. Here we have an open forum for new ideas, discussions, and collaborations. Also, Klondike & Wendy do a great job at emphasizing a uniquely varied music education, which translates into more inspired students and active teachers.”
-Seetha Shivaswami, flute

Orpheus provides a learning community with supportive and knowledgeable parents, well-supported and relaxed teachers who are focused on excellence. Bookkeeping is handled by staff so that teachers are free to focus their energy on students and on their own growth as a teacher. An oasis of thoughtful pedagogy and opportunities for students, Orpheus has allowed me to experience the fulfillment in my teaching that was missing for me in years of teaching from a private home studio.
​-Elise Winters, violin

Orpheus Academy of Music Mission Statement
It is the mission of Orpheus Academy of Music to provide the finest music education available. It is our belief that a great learning environment is only possible when certain conditions are met:

• Each student is treated with respect for their unique, individual talents and learning styles.
• That the whole musician is nurtured and developed through a wide variety of engaging and inspiring experiences.
• That the student is drawn to the music in a joyful and enthusiastic manner.

It is the mission of Orpheus Academy of Music to provide a joyful place of work, and a life long learning environment for its teachers. We seek to create a culture of respect and sharing that nurtures creativity, and inspires teachers to ever higher standards in their teaching. It is our belief that this kind of environment can only exist if:

1. Every member of the faculty and staff is treated with respect.
2. Teachers are eager to learn from each other and share their own knowledge.
3. Faculty and staff are willing to work within pre-established systems, which function to build greater synergy and cooperation.
4. All members of Orpheus Academy bring a positive attitude to the work environment.

Some Details of the Student Experience at Orpheus

1. All students ages 4-11 take both private lessons and group Kodaly Musicianship classes each week.
2. Students participate in monthly performance and repertoire classes.
3. All students ages 4-11 participate in the Musical Journey Program.  Older students may participate at their teachers’ discretion.
4. There are Retirement Home Concerts in the Fall and Year-End Recitals in the Spring.
5. Students may enroll in Chamber Music opportunities.
6. Students attend annual Faculty Benefit Concerts.
7. Many parents attend every lesson, but there are special Parent-Teacher conferences twice per year to ensure regular and clear communication.
8. Parents are required to attend an hour and a half long Parent Orientation when they sign up for lessons.
9. Students love coming to lessons because it is great environment for them to be in!

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