Career Opportunities
Join Our Team as a Music Instructor
As the Wyoming Fine Arts Center marks 30 years of inspiring and enriching the community through exceptional arts and music education, we are seeking dedicated artists who are passionate about sharing their craft through teaching.
TITLE: Music Faculty
FLSA STATUS: Employee, Non-exempt, Part-time
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES: None
COLLABORATES WITH: Executive Director, Families, Staff, and Partner Organizations
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Office staff handle payroll, taxes, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
Position Overview
The Wyoming Fine Arts Center (WFAC) seeks accomplished and dedicated private music instructors to join our faculty in the following areas: Piano, Cello, Violin and/or Viola, Upright Bass, Woodwinds (any/all), Brass (any/all), Guitar, and Voice.
Faculty members teach students of varying ages and skill levels, with teaching assignments tailored to their expertise and interests. Opportunities to lead group classes are also available. We welcome applicants trained in traditional methods, Suzuki, or both.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide engaging, high-quality instruction in private lessons and/or group classes.
Assess student abilities and tailor instruction to support musical growth.
Foster an encouraging, respectful, and motivating learning environment.
Maintain clear communication with families, offering regular updates on student progress.
Model professionalism, artistry, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Collaborate with WFAC staff and colleagues on scheduling, events, and community programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Proven teaching experience with children, teens, and/or adults.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to adapt teaching styles to individual student needs.
Interest in creative collaborations, interdisciplinary work, or community engagement is a plus.
About the Wyoming Fine Arts Center
Founded in 1995, the Wyoming Fine Arts Center is one of the region’s most active community arts organizations. Located in a beautifully restored 1850s home in historic downtown Wyoming, Ohio, the Center offers private music lessons, group classes, camps, and interdisciplinary programs in music, art, theater, and dance.
Our mission is to educate, create experiences, and nurture appreciation in the arts across all ages, races, abilities, and backgrounds. We pursue this through excellence in teaching, innovative programming, and meaningful community partnerships. Learn more at www.musicartdance.org.
WHAT WFAC OFFERS OUR FACULTY:
At WFAC, we are committed to supporting our instructors so they can focus on what matters most: teaching and making music. Faculty benefits include the following:
Students are given regular opportunities to perform in recitals, with free access to our performance spaces.
Faculty also receive free use of our facilities for their own recitals, rehearsals, and collaborative projects.
Instructors have opportunities to perform, collaborate with colleagues, and take part in interdisciplinary projects and community events.
Office staff handle billing, tuition collection, payroll, and provide assistance with lesson scheduling and studio management.
The Center actively markets and recruits new students, helping faculty build and sustain their studios.
Teaching takes place in well-maintained studios with quality pianos that receive regular tuning, along with comfortable spaces for lessons and rehearsals.
Faculty receive support in accessing music, books, and other teaching materials.
Technology support is available for scheduling, online teaching platforms (if needed), and communication with families.
Instructors are promoted through our website, marketing, and community outreach, raising their visibility as both educators and performing artists.
The Center fosters a collegial environment where faculty work within a professional community, all housed in a historic, beautifully restored building dedicated to the arts.
OUR VALUES:
WFAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging. We believe in nurturing each individual’s unique potential through the arts and building stronger communities by celebrating diverse voices and perspectives.
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and letter of interest to: recruiting@musicartdance.org
Direct questions to: Brianna Matzke, Executive Director, director@musicartdance.org
Positions open until filled.
Join Our Team as an Art Instructor
As the Wyoming Fine Arts Center marks 30 years of inspiring and enriching the community through exceptional arts and music education, we are seeking dedicated artists who are passionate about sharing their craft through teaching.
TITLE: Art Class Instructor
FLSA STATUS: Independent Contractor (1099)
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES: None
COLLABORATES WITH: Executive Director, Families, Staff, and Partner Organizations
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Office staff handle payroll, taxes, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
Position Overview
The Wyoming Fine Arts Center (WFAC) is seeking artists and teaching artists to lead short-term art classes for children, tweens, families, and/or adults. Class formats are flexible and may take place as:
1-night workshops
2-night workshops (spaced over two weeks)
4-week sessions (one night per week)
Or other formats that fit your teaching style and vision (for example, 3-week or 8-week workshops).
Topics are also flexible; we are open to your creative ideas for bringing art and educational experiences to our community. Examples include fiber arts (crochet, stitching, etc.), stained glass, mosaics, jewelry-making, candle-making, ceramics, and more.
Responsibilities
Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate art classes or workshops.
Provide WFAC with a brief class description, curriculum, and supply list.
Foster an encouraging, respectful, and motivating learning environment.
Communicate with staff regarding scheduling, setup needs, and class logistics.
Maintain clear communication with students and families, offering regular updates on student progress.
Model professionalism, artistry, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Qualifications
Demonstrated skill and experience in your artistic medium.
Previous teaching or workshop facilitation experience preferred, but not required.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Enthusiasm for working with diverse groups of students and fostering creativity.
Interest in creative collaborations, interdisciplinary work, or community engagement is a plus.
About the Wyoming Fine Arts Center
Founded in 1995, the Wyoming Fine Arts Center is one of the region’s most active community arts organizations. Located in a beautifully restored 1850s home in historic downtown Wyoming, Ohio, the Center offers private music lessons, group classes, camps, and interdisciplinary programs in music, art, theater, and dance.
Our mission is to educate, create experiences, and nurture appreciation in the arts across all ages, races, abilities, and backgrounds. We pursue this through excellence in teaching, innovative programming, and meaningful community partnerships. Learn more at www.musicartdance.org.
What WFAC Offers Our Faculty
At WFAC, we want our instructors to feel valued and supported so they can focus on what they do best: teaching and inspiring. Faculty benefits include the following:
Marketing and promotion of your classes through our website, email, social media, and/or paid advertising.
Administrative support for registration, billing, and communication with students.
A stocked classroom with the necessary materials (sourced and provided by WFAC).
On-site staff support to ensure classes run smoothly.
A welcoming, community-centered environment that celebrates creativity and inclusivity.
Our Values
WFAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging. We believe in nurturing each individual’s unique potential through the arts and building stronger communities by celebrating diverse voices and perspectives.
To Apply
Please send a resume and letter of interest to: recruiting@musicartdance.org
Direct questions to: Brianna Matzke, Executive Director, director@musicartdance.org
Positions open until filled.
