The Blake School seeks a skilled and passionate part-time low strings sectional coach to support the Upper School orchestra program from September 2026-May 2027.

This position leads twice-monthly sectional/masterclasses for cello and/or double bass students on Blake’s Upper School campus in Minneapolis. Blake strongly encourages applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching low strings to high school students (grades 9-12)
• Expertise in strings pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching both small groups and one-on-one instruction
• BA/BM required; MM preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty and administrators
• Excellent communication skills

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applicants must complete the online job application and upload recordings of recent performances and/or teaching video.

Please direct questions to Ilah Raleigh, PK-12 director of visual and performing arts, at iraleigh@blakeschool.org.

Rate of Pay: $55 per hour

This rate of pay includes the expected rate for this position. In making a rate of pay determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's rate of pay offer could exceed this range.

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cello and/or double bass sectional/masterclasses to enhance student technical proficiency, musical expression and independence
• Collaborate with the main instrumental director to align instruction with program goals
• Foster student creativity, discipline and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment