BECOME A KINDERGUITAR TEACHER!

Teaching children has many advantages, aside from simply being fun and fulfilling. As a nurturer and educator, you will very likely have the opportunity to watch your first students grow as musicians and as human beings for several years, and often until they leave for college. Choosing to teach children rather than adults means choosing to teach more than just guitar. In a day and age when regular, extended one-on-one interaction with a mentor is rare, you are in a unique position to influence children positively and build long-term relationships with them. Nurturing what may be a child’s first social foray into the world through music is a noble and wonderful responsibility.

KINDERGUITAR is offering licensing and certification to qualified educators and guitarists seeking to expand their teaching credentials and improve their skills for teaching young children. Whether you are just beginning your career or already have a teaching studio, KinderGuitar’s Teacher Training will provide you with the skills, expertise, and reputation to succeed as a specialized teacher for children.

Applicants to the KinderGuitar Teacher certification and training program must meet the following requirements:

• high-level proficiency on the classical guitar (other styles a plus)

• enrollment in or completion of an accredited music program

• commitment to building a strong, long-term student following

• love for children

• enthusiasm and positive energy

• professional attitude

• desire to work with children as both a mentor and educator

BENEFITS OF LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

KinderGuitar Licensing and Certification benefits include:

• High Hourly Wage

Because our curriculum is designed for very small groups, KinderGuitar teachers earn a very high hourly wage while the classes remain affordable for parents.

• Flexible Schedule

You determine your own teaching schedule, allowing you the flexibility to supplement your current activities if you are a busy performer or are already teaching.

• Developmentally Sound and Well-Tested Curriculum

KinderGuitar provides you with an extensive, age-appropriate, and diverse curriculum to start children ages 5-10 on the guitar. Through a carefully developed and varied set of songs, activities, and goals, students have fun and progress quickly while developing the necessary musical and technical skills to play guitar.

• Training, Credentials, and Material for Teaching Children

Comprehensive training will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to successfully teach young children guitar and to structure an efficient teaching studio. Our respected credentials will help you establish yourself as a teacher of young children.

• Marketing Support

Licensed teachers are granted use of the KinderGuitar brand to advertise their studios using low-cost, customizable marketing material. KinderGuitar will help establish your studio presence through advertising, student referral, and direct support. Your name and information will also be listed on the KinderGuitar Certified Teacher roster on our website.

• KinderGuitar Website

New material is posted on the KinderGuitar website periodically for class enrichment, and is only available to certified teachers. Our website also provides access to a KinderGuitar teachers’ support forum, links to our teachers’ professional websites for interested parents, and downloadable forms and templates available for both business management and classroom use, including newsletters, concert programs, lesson plans, and copy for classifieds.

TEACHER APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1 – PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW

Step 2 – SUBMIT APPLICATION

YOUR APPLICATION FILE IS COMPLETE WHEN OUR OFFICE HAS RECEIVED ALL OF THE BELOW:

1. Signed application form and $50 application fee
2. Resume with picture
3. Two recommendations pertaining to your ability to work with children (one recommendation should be from a principal instructor)
4. Proof of enrollment or completion from accredited music program
5. Video/recording of your playing

To request an application form and the recommendation forms please email: leo@kinderguitar.com

The application review process takes between 2-4 weeks.

Step 3 – TRAINING

1. Upon receipt of the signed contract and payment of the initial training and certification fee, you will receive the Certified KinderGuitar Teacher’s Training Manual 1, the Certified KinderGuitar Teacher’s Guide to the Skill Building Curriculum, and other required training material. You will be expected to master the material and information in these volumes within 60 days. In addition, we strongly recommend reading Edmund Sprunger’s Helping Parent’s Practice. This is available from Yes Publishing at http://yespublishing.com. During this training period, founder Leo Garcia will be available for questions, support, and guidance.
2. At the end of this 60 day period, applicants will participate in an informational and training interview where they will be required to demonstrate their command of the material in the Training Manual, Guide to the Curriculum, and other required reading.

Step 4 – LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the informational and training interview, you are a Licensed and Certified KinderGuitar Teacher!

KinderGuitar will provide you with:

1. Access to KinderGuitar Logo for marketing purposes
2. KinderGuitar business templates
3. A page on KinderGuitar’s website for referrals
4. Order forms for KinderGuitar books your students will need
5. Access to supplemental KinderGuitar materials and support

COSTS:

INITIAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FEE: $1499 (financing available for qualified applicants)

2010 LICENSING DUES: Inquire

Completed teacher applications can be mailed to:

KinderGuitar
P.O. Box 20133
Oakland, CA 94620-0133

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