Position: Suzuki Flute Instructor

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Position Description

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) seeks a part-time flute instructor with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. Join BKCM’s Suzuki team of 29 faculty in our robust program. 

BKCM Suzuki comprises 253 students across seven instruments, and an additional 40 students in our Suzuki Early Childhood Education classes and Suzuki Bridges classes.

Weekly Schedule:

This position is weekly, primarily taking place on Sundays (within the hours of 9 am and 6 pm), and possibly expanding to a second day of the week, contingent upon enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic calendar (September–June).

For this role, it will be possible to expand the schedule in subsequent school years, as well as to add summer teaching hours, and camp teaching. Leadership positions within the Suzuki program and other job growth opportunities may also become available. 

Salary

The pay rate in 2025-2026 is $58.25/hour for private lessons, $62.50/hour for group/theory classes, and $40/hour for meetings and prep time.

About the BKCM Suzuki Program

BKCM is located in beautiful Park Slope, Brooklyn, where we have a committed community of supportive and involved Suzuki parents and caregivers. 

In our Suzuki program, students attend weekly group and theory classes in addition to their weekly private lessons. Parents of beginners and transfer students attend 15 hours of parent class during their first year, in addition to attending the first six weeks of classes with their own full-size instruments before students begin in November. Beginners are typically ages four to five but can be younger or older. We offer ongoing professional development for faculty, community-building events, myriad performing opportunities for students per year, opportunities to be involved in chamber and string orchestras, and summer camps.

We are a short walk from the subway: B/Q to 7^th Avenue & 2/3 Grand Army Plaza. 

Expectations and Scope of Work

• Teach private lessons and group and theory classes for children ages 3.5 to 18, depending on the schedule assigned.
  • Most new teachers will teach pre-twinkle beginners ages 3.5–5 and will also teach students who have studied for any length of time in our program. 
  • Teachers are asked to teach group classes that incorporate music theory (Music Mind Games familiarity is a plus).
  • Most of our faculty teach to some degree during July and/or August.
• Teach a 15-hour Parents’ Class, including discussion of readings, philosophy and teaching parents to play their child’s instrument 
• Plan and prepare curricula and materials for classes and lessons.
• Prepare students for and attend two recitals and two group class performances per school year.
• Use flexibility and creativity when working with different types of learners. 
• Attend paid faculty meetings.
• Submit timesheet data every week.
• Maintain timely communication with administration, faculty, and families.
• Offer reasonable support to families in your studio both in and outside of class time.
• Approach teaching as a lifelong learner, committed to self-education about best practices and professional growth.
• Support colleagues both in and outside of your department and expect support.
• Commit to DEI frameworks and self-education, including interest in repertoire outside the canon, teaching a plurality of learners, working with all types of families, and elevating fundraising campaigns for financial aid. 

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Bachelor of Music degree or similar, be an active member of the SAA, and have at least units 1–4 registered with the SAA. Ideally, the candidate will have also taken SPA and Practicum or will have plans to do so soon. However, the best candidate may not yet have met all of these qualifications. 

All candidates must demonstrate a love of teaching children of all ages, fine attention to technical and musical detail in their teaching approach, and a warmth and understanding of all children and families. Experience with, or an interest in teaching music theory, including the Music Mind Games curriculum, is a plus. 

How to Apply

To apply, email a letter of interest, a current resume, and a writing sample that addresses your teaching philosophy to Suzuki Program Director Nora Friedman at hiring@bkcm.org. Please include “Suzuki Flute Faculty” in the subject line. 

We invite you to send a link to one or several 5–20 minute videos of yourself teaching a representative private and/or group class, but this is not a requirement for a first-round interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, youth, social service, and senior centers, as well as other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational, and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values: BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study. 

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

The Music Partners division of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is seeking creative and dedicated Early Childhood Teaching Artists to become part of our Music Partners faculty! 

We currently have openings for: 

• Early Childhood Music & Movement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Music (B.M., BMus or Music Ed) and/or comparable training, certificate or working experience in your expertise. 

Salary Range: $60.50-61.50/hr.

About Music Partners 
Music Partners was created in 1988 in response to a critical need in the community — the rising number of New York City public schools offering no music instruction. It now serves 4,500 students off-site at 24 schools, 8 youth centers, and 3 senior centers in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. 

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, and youth, social service and senior centers, as well other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Our Mission
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values
BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study.

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

The Music Therapy program at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is looking for experienced, board certified  music therapists to join our team of 20 MT-BCs and LCATS..  Located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, BKCM Music Therapy provides services to over 2700 children, teens, adults and seniors in our building and throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and The Bronx.  We are a culturally responsive, community music therapy program seeking humanistic, client-centered, music therapists with  high degrees of musical skill, professionalism, and the desire to work in under resourced communities.  We offer paid peer supervision, student supervision training and support, professional development and CEs, and performance opportunities for clinicians and clients.  

Hiring Statement

We are seeking a diverse group of candidates. BKCM is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and culture. We believe that our staff and faculty should reflect the members of our student and client communities to provide the most accessible music education and therapy services to our constituencies. We are working towards making BKCM’s team fully reflective of Brooklyn’s diverse communities. We strongly encourage BIPOC, AAPI, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQIA+ and all applicants of diverse racial, cultural and ability communities to apply.

Position Summary

When: Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm starting 1/21, 1/28 or 2/3, and running through 6/18/26.

Where: South Bronx (5 min walk from the 2, 3 or 5 trains)

What: D 75 public middle school for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Group work focused on social-emotional, developmental, and mental health goals.

Working in an under-resourced area, with a great principal, in a sensory room.  High buy-in from the school.  Opportunities to work closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers. 

Compensation: $70 per hour.  

• Paid Peer Supervision.
• LCAT supervision and health insurance eligible at 20 hours per week
• Paid professional development
• Paid team meetings
• Free or discounted CE’s
• Performance opportunities
• Timeline: Interviewing immediately. 

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.
• Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC).
• Strong music skills, independence and flexibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for equity and accessibility. 
• 2 years clinical experience.
• High level skills using guitar and voice.
• Group music therapy work experience. 

Preferred Criteria

•  Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) by NYS Office of Professions preferred.  Eligibility for LCAT limited permit required.
• Experience working with neurodiverse youth and/or foster care, immigrant communities, trauma informed care.  
• Supervision experience (pre-interns, practicum students, interns, teaching experience).
• Competency in conversational Spanish and/or Mandarin, Arabic, French. 

To apply, please send a CV and resume to Music Therapy Director: Toby Williams MA, LCAT, MT-BC, AVPT.  toby.williams@bkcm.org

Thank you for your interest in this position! While we are not currently accepting applications, please do email hiring@bkcm.org with your resume and letter of interest. We will keep your interest in mind and reach out when opportunities arise. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) is excited to be growing our Events & Live Sound Tech Staff (“Events Staff”). The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music hosts over 200 concerts, recitals and events per year out of our Park Slope home and at various venues around Brooklyn. Events are typically on weekday evenings and during the day and evenings on weekends. Event Staff will be hired on an as-needed basis for our robust event calendar.

Our Events Staff have three primary responsibilities based on event:

• Front of house / box office – setting up and running box office and merchandise purchasing, check-in, welcoming and greeting of guests, representing the Conservatory, volunteer coordination, and closing out/reporting on events.
• Live sound / tech – setting up and running live sound; video projection; zoom streaming; facilities set up including Concert Hall seating and reception. In the BKCM Recital Hall where most events take place, AV skills include: setting up backline, setting up microphones and stands, running a 16 channel wireless mixer with an iPad, creating and cueing lighting presets, setting up and running video projection if needed.
• Attendee management – Most of our events are geared toward families. Therefore staff will be working with people ages 3+. Staff will help with food and drink set-up and breakdown, as well as craft tables and other interactive activites.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Events staff are required to interact positively with donors, artists, concertgoers of all ages and abilities including special needs populations, and all members of the BKCM community acting as ambassadors for the organization.
• Live sound experience 
• Experience with ticketing platforms and point of sale platforms, i.e. Square, etc. a plus
• Responsive, punctual, and timely
• Lifting chairs and other equipment will be required for this position. Staff will need to be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for 3 hours

The ideal candidate would have both front and back of house experience and be a comfortable multi-tasker, capable of moving between roles that support a variety of needs at different kinds of events. Candidates should be welcoming, responsive, adaptive and strong troubleshooters. Events Staff are often responsible for after-hours security of the building.

Events Staff serve are enthusiastic ambassadors for BKCM’s events and other programs and are expected to represent BKCM in a professional and responsible manner in line with BKCM’s brand and mission. We are seeking outgoing, proactive individuals who are comfortable engaging with the public. Previous customer service experience is a plus.

The size of our Events Staff varies from event to event. Many events can be run by a single Event Staff person capable of both front and back of house tasks. Event Staff may have responsibility for managing / supervising an event volunteer. Other larger special events and fundraisers are staffed with multiple Event Staff with more specialized roles and responsibilities.

Seasonal attendance at a paid training session is required. Background checks will be completed for all employees at hiring.

Events Staff report to the Events Manager with additional supervision from special events coordinators and other BKCM staff as is appropriate for each event. Events staff hours fluctuate based on BKCM’s busy events schedule and hours available. Individuals seeking rolling basis, shift based work with backgrounds or interests in music, education, and nonprofit arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay rate is $25 per hour.

To apply, please submit resume and short letter of interest to Senior Events & Community Partners Manager Miranda Knutson at miranda.knutson@bkcm.org.

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music:
Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, and youth, social service and senior centers, as well other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission:
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values:
BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study.

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.