Private Voice Instructor

Community Music Center of Boston - Boston, Massachusetts

Job Category: Teaching Artist

Job Type: Paid

Job Term: Part Time

Application Deadline: October 13, 2024

About Our Organization

The Community Music Center of Boston, an arts education nonprofit with a mission to transform lives by providing equitable access to excellent music education and arts experiences, is seeking a motivated and student-centered private voice instructor to continue instruction for current and new voice students.

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity for candidates with demonstrated teaching experience who are looking for community, growth opportunities, and a compensation structure that also includes paid administrative time and paid professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a inclusive and culturally responsive teaching style that reflects CMCB's three curricular pillars: Musical Artistry, Social-Emotional Development, and Cultural Inclusion. Additional teaching opportunities are available for candidates with the ability to play and teach multiple instruments and/or candidates who are interested in teaching in the public schools.

Status: Part time hourly, exempt

Start Date: ASAP or by early October 2024

Schedule: In person, 4-6 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 3:00PM-8:00PM (full or partial availability, at minimum three days preferred) with room for growth

Specific Responsibilities

Studio Management and Retention

  • Teach students according to curricular guidelines
  • Prepare students for performance events and opportunities
  • Hold at least one studio recital during the school year
  • Complete attendance in registration software accurately
  • Maintain open and regular communication with parents/caregivers and students via email to support educational progress

Communication and Participation

  • Attend Department meetings and the annual all-faculty meeting as scheduled
  • Participate in department events, competitions, recitals, and concerts
  • Facilitate student participation in musical opportunities

Responsibilities

See Job Description

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must have Bachelor's degree in music performance/education with knowledge in the field of voice performance/pedagogy or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years private teaching experience
  • Must be 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 the following focus areas: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Creative Youth Development - Student Voice/Agency, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Availability in-person with maximum one pre-planned absence per semester
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication skills in conversing with students, families, and colleagues
  • Demonstrated ability to actively listen to and learn from others
  • Ability to adapt to individual needs of students and provide constructive feedback
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets)

Preferred

  • Knowledge in a diverse range of styles
  • Knowledge of early childhood voice pedagogies and general classroom management
  • Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) is highly desirable
  • Proficient to strong sight reading skills
  • Experience teaching in a public school or community music school setting

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the person in this position must be able to to remain in a stationary position 50-75% of the time. They need to occasionally move around the space to access teaching supplies and instruments. They must also converse with students in a normal classroom setting and discern and recognize changes in tone, pitch, rhythm, and volume. They may occasionally move or transport supplies and instruments up to 10 pounds.

Application Instructions

Please apply at https://cmcb.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Please be prepared to submit the below materials (addressed to Jared Field, Associate Director of the Community Music School) as part of your application:

  • A cover letter which addresses your capabilities, experiences, and interests
  • A current resume or CV

Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 16 as they are received, and this position will remain open for applications until filled. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.

Community Music Center of Boston is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community of staff and students and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of other historically disenfranchised and marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://cmcb.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1304236-298890.html