SY26-27: PART-TIME VIOLIN, VIOLA or CELLO TEACHING ARTIST

Bridge Boston Charter School • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Boston Charter School is seeking experienced and passionate string teaching artists to join their El Sistema-inspired music program. This program is central to the school's community, aiming to expose students to the arts, beauty, and joy while pursuing high academic standards. Every student participates in the instrumental music program, learning not only musical skills but also perseverance, high standards, and unexpected achievement through ensemble-based rehearsals. The position involves working in collaboration with the Music Director to lead violin, viola, and/or cello orchestral sectionals and private lessons, as well as assisting in full rehearsals for grades 3-8.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience leading and teaching group and/or ensemble-based music classes in an elementary or middle school
• Knowledgeable in violin, viola, and/or cello pedagogies and teaching technique & repertoire
• Excellent organizational skills, punctuality and reliability, and willingness to be a team player
• Real commitment to to life-long learning

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with music department team to ensure that individual instrumental curriculum are aligned with the music program’s vision and values.
• Provide engaging and dynamic lessons in the classroom conducive for learning.
• Design and support regular school concerts and events to celebrate students’ musical accomplishments and engage families and the school community.
• Hold students accountable for meeting high behavioral expectations, while still working relentlessly to build positive relationships and implement restorative practices with young people.
• Proactively communicate with our students’ families to ensure that they understand what their child is learning and how they can support their child’s academic growth and achievement.
• Adhere to and promote Bridge’s systems and policies for maintaining a positive and productive school culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level