Cello Teacher | Bach to Rock® Music School — Herndon, VA
Bach to Rock® Music School in Herndon, VA is looking for a skilled Cello Teacher to join our team of professional musician-educators. If you're a cellist who loves sharing the instrument with students — from curious beginners to developing players — we'd love to meet you.
At Bach to Rock, the cello isn't limited to the concert hall. Our students explore classical repertoire, contemporary pop arrangements, film scores, and everything in between. Your job is to be the guide who makes the journey possible — meeting each student where they are and helping them fall in love with the instrument.
What You'll Do:
- Teach private cello lessons to students of all ages and skill levels
- Cover a wide range of styles and repertoire based on student interest
- Build personalized lesson plans grounded in Bach to Rock's curriculum framework
- Track student progress and communicate proactively with parents
- Help students prepare for Bach to Rock's performance opportunities
Schedule & Availability:
- Weekday afternoons and evenings (approx. 3PM–9PM)
- Saturdays (9AM–5PM)
- Schedule built around your availability and performing 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 cello proficiency with stylistic versatility
- Prior teaching experience preferred — emerging instructors with genuine passion welcome
- Warm, patient, and encouraging with students of all ages including young beginners
- Reliable transportation to our Herndon studio
- Must pass a background check
Why Bach to Rock?
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401(k) retirement plan — one of the only music schools in the area offering this for part-time instructors
- W-2 employment with consistent, reliable hourly pay
- Flexible scheduling that works around your performing life
- Professional studio environment with full administrative support
- Nationally recognized brand with established curriculum
- Student performance events: recitals, live shows, and ensemble programs
The cello has a voice unlike any other instrument — help your students find theirs. 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.
