Viola Teacher | Bach to Rock® Music School — Herndon, VA
Bach to Rock® Music School in Herndon, VA is looking for a passionate Viola Teacher to join our growing team of musician-educators. If you love the viola and love working with students, this is the role for you.
Viola teachers are a rare and genuinely valuable find — and we know it. At Bach to Rock, we celebrate the instrument and the educators who champion it. You'll teach private one-on-one viola lessons to students of all ages and skill levels in our professional Worldgate Centre studio, using our student-first curriculum as your foundation while bringing your own musical voice to every lesson.
What You'll Do:
- Teach private viola lessons from complete beginner through advanced
- Incorporate diverse styles — classical, contemporary, pop, folk, and beyond
- Build lesson plans around each student's goals and musical interests
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with parents of younger students
- Contribute to a supportive, professional school culture
Schedule & Availability:
- Weekday afternoons and evenings (approx. 3PM–9PM)
- Saturdays (9AM–5PM)
- Flexible scheduling around your performance and ensemble 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 viola proficiency with a broad stylistic foundation
- Teaching experience preferred — open to emerging instructors with the right passion
- Patient, warm, and encouraging with students of all ages
- Reliable transportation to Herndon, VA
- Must pass a background check
Why Bach to Rock?
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401(k) retirement plan — rare for part-time music educators in Northern Virginia
- W-2 employment with reliable, consistent hourly pay
- Flexible hours that work around your performing schedule
- Professional studio — no home visits, no commuting to students
- Nationally recognized curriculum with full administrative support
- Student performance events: recitals, live shows, and ensemble programs
Viola teachers who love what they do are exactly who our students need. Apply today.
Bach to Rock (“B2R”) Herndon is a modern, performance-based music school offering private lessons, group classes, bands and ensembles, early childhood programs, camps, and community events. We teach students from early childhood through adults across many instruments and styles, combining structured music education with real-world performance opportunities.
Our team includes instructors, early childhood educators, band coaches, camp and event staff, and front desk/admin support. We value professionalism, reliability, and a genuine love for working with kids and families. As a locally managed school built on a proven national curriculum, we offer the support and structure of an established brand with the tight-knit culture of a small team.