Group Strings & General Music Teacher
About The Position
The Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB), an arts education nonprofit dedicated to providing equitable access to excellent music education, is seeking a motivated and student-centered group strings and general music instructor. This role will provide instruction to elementary-age students at CMCB's community partner sites. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to teach strings and general music in a classroom setting, have a targeted interest in public school music education, and demonstrate an inclusive and culturally responsive teaching style. This style should align with CMCB's core values: Musical Artistry, Social-Emotional Development, Cultural Inclusion, and Student Pathways, which acknowledges the diverse motivations for studying music. This position offers a supportive community, growth opportunities, and a compensation structure that includes paid administrative and professional development time. Additional teaching opportunities may be available for candidates proficient in multiple instruments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music performance/education with knowledge in string-specific performance/pedagogy or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience in classroom group settings (public school preferred)
- Strong time management and classroom management skills
- Ability to adapt to individual needs of a diverse student population and provide constructive feedback
- Adept at and comfortable with working in a culturally diverse environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as pedagogical and professional values
- Interest in Culturally Responsive Teaching, Creative Youth Development - Student Voice/Agency, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, when conversing with students, families, and colleagues
- Skilled at engaging with families and building collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a public school or community setting
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese, French, and/or Haitian Creole
- Experience working with students with specialized needs (e.g. disability, diagnosis)
Responsibilities
- Teach students according to curricular guidelines
- Develop instructional materials and lesson plans
- Prepare students for performance events and opportunities
- Complete attendance in registration software accurately and timely
- Maintain open and regular communication with site contacts to support educational progress
- Attend department meetings and the annual all-faculty meetings as scheduled
- Participate in department events, recitals, and concerts
- Actively respond to pertinent emails from all CMCB staff in a timely manner
Benefits
- Paid administrative time
- Paid professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
