Guitar Teacher

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps.

The school helps students to find their place in the world by inspiring individual growth, academic excellence, and global citizenship.

It is a truly international community with more than 150 different nationalities among the 2000 day and 300 boarding students. They come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares.

**Main Purpose of the Role**

To provide guitar lessons after school to the CDL Students enrolled in the CDL Music programs

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Tutor students from age 7 - 18
- Encourage and engage students in progressive practice habits
- Teach all aspects of musicianship, including scales/arpeggios, aural, sight reading and repertoire.
- Take responsibility for teaching guitar practical exams. Grades 1-8 (eg. ABRSM or TRINITX)
- Liaise with parents & boarding tutors
- Other duties as assigned

**Skills and Competencies**
- Recognized guitar teaching diploma
- Teaching students to a high standard
- Excellent guitarist skills
- Knowledge of Associated Board of the Royal School of Music examinations.
- Commitment to Music Education
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to inspire
- Languages required: Advanced English required, good French would be an advantage.

**It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.**

**You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.