Advanced Private Piano Substitute Teacher
About The Position
The Community Music Center of Boston, an arts education nonprofit, seeks a motivated, student-centered substitute teacher to continue instruction for a private piano studio of more than 30 students during January and February 2027. The teacher will work with beginner and advanced students and use an inclusive, culturally responsive approach aligned with CMCB’s curricular pillars: Musical Artistry, Social-Emotional Development, and Cultural Inclusion. The role also reflects the organization’s commitment to valuing the many reasons people study music through its Student Pathways framework. This is a temporary, part-time hourly position requiring 25–30 hours per week during January and February 2027. Onboarding begins in mid-December 2026, with the anticipated first teaching date of January 4, 2027. Work is in person, Tuesday through Saturday, at variable times during business hours. The position offers paid administrative time and professional development, with a potential pathway to regular part-time work. Additional teaching opportunities may be available for candidates who can teach multiple instruments or are interested in public-school teaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in music performance or education, with knowledge of piano performance or pedagogy, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to teach advanced piano students in a variety of styles.
- At least 2–3 years of teaching experience and knowledge of early-childhood piano pedagogies; general classroom-management experience is preferred.
- Ability to adapt to the individual needs of a diverse student population and provide constructive feedback.
- Comfort and skill working in a culturally diverse environment, with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as pedagogical and professional values.
- Experience with culturally responsive teaching, creative youth development focused on student voice and agency, and social-emotional learning.
- Reflective practice, willingness to seek and respond to feedback, self-awareness, and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Clear and concise oral and written communication with students, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, including Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets.
- Capacity to work 25–30 hours per week during January and February 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Accompaniment experience.
- Demonstrated administrative experience.
- Knowledge of a range of musical styles, such as rock, blues, folk, classical, or popular music.
- Experience teaching in a public school or community music school.
- Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).
- General classroom-management experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach students according to curricular guidelines.
- Prepare students for performance events and other opportunities.
- Complete attendance accurately and promptly in registration software.
- Maintain regular communication with parents, caregivers, and students by email to support educational progress.
- Attend relevant meetings.
- Participate as needed in department events, competitions, recitals, and concerts.
- Facilitate student participation in musical opportunities.
Benefits
- Paid administrative time.
- Paid professional development opportunities.
- Pathway to regular part-time work.
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Job Type
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