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Independent Contractor Expectations:

 


INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS:



    • MUSICALLY ADEPT

        • Late Intermediate to Advanced level

        • proficient in music theory and reading music

        • Experience in solo and group performance





    • CAN EFFECTIVELY GROW YOUNG ARTISTS

        • Positive, encouraging, firm, and effective teaching style

        • Ability to adjust teaching style to meet a student’s needs and abilities

        • Familiarity with developmental stages of children and teens

        • Creativity is highly encouraged

        • Set high expectations tempered by nurturing kindness and empathy





    • EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

        • Effective communication with parents, students, and administration





    • PROACTIVE SELF-MARKETER

        • If you need help in the direction of this facet of your business, help is available upon request





    • SELF-EFFICACY

        • Effectively communicate your needs with the administration as this is a team effort





    • ROLE-MODEL

        • Maintain good conduct in the studio and outside of the studio in the community





    • PUNCTUALITY

        • Be early for your lessons




 

    • USE OF MYMUSICSTAFF.COM

        • Effective use of your complimentary MyMusicStaff.com account to keep an accurate record of your lessons, and to take attendance immediately after each lesson has occurred





    • MANAGE MAKE-UP LESSONS

        • MUST effectively manage make-up lessons





    • STUDIO POLICIES

        • MUST adhere to Rosendale’s 88 Keys Academy Policies





    • LESSON PLANNING

        • Prepare effective and efficient lessons ahead of time





    • RECITALS

        • Participation in our 4 recitals each year is highly encouraged





    • CONTINUING EDUCATION

        • Actively participate in activities and classes that grow and develop you professionally and as a musician, virtually or in-person





    • COMMUNITY

        • Stay connected to other teachers and our administration through Slack.com





    • CLEANLINESS

        • Leave the practice room nicer than you found it

        • Dress appropriately and modestly

        • Maintain a kempt appearance





    • INVOICE & PAYMENT

        • Send a detailed monthly invoice to 88keysacademy@gmail.com by the 1st of the month to receive payment for services rendered





    • IRS RECORD KEEPING

        • As a Private Contractor you are responsible for reporting your income to the IRS




INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:



  • Business license registered with Yolo County

  • Purchase and provide proof of liability insurance

  • Submit to background check

  • Submit a W-9

  • Access to phone, internet, and email

  • Purchase and provide materials needed for lessons

STUDIO RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Marketing and drawing in students alongside instructor efforts

  • Passing on referrals to our teachers at our discretion

  • Providing a comfortable, clean practice room

  • Providing pianos, music stands, chairs and tables as needed

  • Billing and accepting payment from all students and their families

  • Handling all billing issues

  • Organizing four recitals per year, 2 large recitals and 2 smaller recitals

  • Managing the yearly calendar

  • Providing payment for lessons taught by the 10th of every month


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