Instructor - Music jobs in Boston, MA

Position

Hill House is seeking to hire an experienced, energetic, focused and self-sufficient individual to provide music lessons for various instruments to children ages 4 to 13 years old offered in 30 minute or hour timeslots.

This Instructor must be a nurturing, mature, and responsible fun-loving individual who loves to share their passion for music with students varying within this age group. The Music Instructor must be capable of independently leading an age-appropriate curriculum that includes everything needed to improve in their instrument of choice over the course of a 10-week session.

Instructors will create a positive, safe environment where all students feel secure to explore and develop new skills. We are looking for instructors who will go above and beyond for our families and who will create a high quality class.

Successful instructors will be given the opportunity for future classes in later sessions, and opportunity for creating additional classes throughout the year. This position does not offer health or dental benefits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Flexible schedule – after school hours, potential for weekends
• Prior musical experience, versatility and range in instruments is preferred.
• Ability to play and instruct at least one, if not all, of the following: guitar, piano, drums, violin, ukulele, and voice lessons.
• Strong desire and proven ability to work with children in the specified age groups.
• Strong character including but not limited to a sense of humor, enthusiasm, maturity, and patience.
• Reliability, punctuality, and availability throughout each season.
• Possess unique skills or talents that will bring originality and excitement to the program.

Organization

At Hill House, we believe that kids deserve the space to run, play, learn and grow. That is why we are proud to be the backyard in the city for over 2,000 families by offering safe, high quality programs, events and outreach activities that enrich the lives of families living in Boston. Every year we offer over 400 programs and classes, three summer camps and over 50 community events a year. For more information go to: www.hillhouseboston.org.

Season Dates

This position is for the school year 2024-2025 starting in September, with all major holidays off, and a two week holiday season closure in December.

Our Mission

The mission of Hill House is to provide programs, services and activities to meet the diverse social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of individuals and families residing in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods. Through quality programs, collaborative partnerships and volunteer support, Hill House seeks to build and foster a strong sense of urban community and improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.

Our Values

• COMMUNITY: Our commitment is to our community. We focus on the community wants & needs first. Our mission is to bring people together, and we do that by listening, responding, and ensuring an environment of warmth and welcoming. We are the connectivity that binds our neighbors, community, and the larger city.
• HAPPINESS & FUN: Promote happiness for our families, program participants, and our staff and volunteers to create a happy organization! We do this by infusing fun into all we do. We let our inner child and zest for life shine!
• ENRICHMENT: Provide high quality programming to support physical, mental, creative, social, and emotional growth. The center of every program is about building skills, enjoyment, and an enriching experience.
• INCLUSIVENESS: We strive to make our organization as inclusive, diverse, and accessible as possible and to make sure the opportunity provided in our programs is available to any who wish to participate. We reflect the diversity of what it means to live in our city.
• TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: We are only as strong as the sum of our parts and that means no individual can do it alone. We emphasize teamwork on the fields, in the classroom, and in the office. We support each other, our community, and our mission.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $75.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a brief summary of your experience with music, instruments, teaching, or otherwise that would make you a great fit for this position.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• music instruction: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certificication (Preferred)

Work Location: In person