PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER

POSITION: PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER  

Reports to: Director of Education  

Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples, FL

Start Date: Fall 2025

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Education, our Private Voice Teachers play a vital role in providing specific technique refinement education within the Conservatory. This position is responsible for providing private vocal lessons for beginner (30-minute) and intermediate-to-advanced (45-minute) students. Based on current building availability, this Private Voice Teacher will offer lessons one afternoon per week. Additional student support may include guidance on appropriate music repertoire.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Provide 30- to 45-minute vocal lessons to students ranging in age from early elementary to retired adults.
2. For recurring students, track student progress and provide support to ensure a positive educational experience.
3. Offer repertoire guidance based on the student’s age, vocal range, and experience, with attention to healthy vocal technique and character interpretation.
4. Assist in the recruitment of new students for voice lessons at Gulfshore Playhouse.
5. Work closely with the Education Assistant and Conservatory Manager to maintain a consistent schedule of students.
6. Uphold and promote the values of Gulfshore Playhouse based on our company charter.
7. Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of age, background, or experience level.

Requirements:

1. Masters degree in Vocal Performance (or similar); or Bachelor’s degree with significant professional Vocal Performance experience.
2. Piano proficiency.
3. Prior experience teaching voice lessons to a variety of age groups.
4. Knowledge of musical theatre repertoire.
5. Comfort working within a professional theatre environment, including flexibility during production-heavy weeks.
6. Willingness to submit to a background check, in compliance with Gulfshore Playhouse’s child safety policies.
7. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one PDF to scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.