Before-School String Substitute Morning – 7:30 to 9:30 AM

The People's Music School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,789,000 - 40,501,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Music Project is seeking a Morning String Substitute to cover as needed in elementary-school aged ensembles in Boston. The role runs 7:30–9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, September to June, as needed, with part-time hourly pay.

You will support full-orchestra rehearsals, lead sections, and provide guidance on repertoire, sight-reading, ear-training, and string technique, following sub plans and coordinating with the Ensemble Director.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young string players (ages 5 to 14) in group and private lesson settings
• Knowledge of string pedagogy, repertoire, technique, as well as classroom management & student engagement skills
• Passion for teaching and willingness to go above-and-beyond to ensure success for all students
• Ability to teach primary instrument, as well basic proficiency in other secondary strings
• Ability to clearly communicate with others, in person and in writing
• Ability to listen and interpret playing by student musicians to give feedback and instruction to improve their playing.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for brief periods of time, moving up and down stairs (string and brass instruments, music stands, chairs, desks etc.)

Responsibilities

• Team teach and support full-orchestra rehearsals of 20-35 students
• Lead sectionals, small-group, and private lessons as planned; work with students on repertoire, sight-reading, ear-training, and string technique
• Follow sub plans as provided
• Give updates to Site Coordinator and Ensemble Director

Job description

Before-School String Substitute Morning – 7:30 to 9:30 AM

The String Substitute will fill in as needed in one of BMP’s string ensembles. Each orchestra is composed of students with a specific playing level, from beginners (0-1 years of experience) to advanced (5-6 years of experience). The String Substitute will follow the BMP Sub plan provided and work in collaboration with Directors and Teaching Artists to ensure that students learn appropriate strings technique, music notation, and maintain orchestra culture. Additionally, as BMP equally supports social development and musical growth, the String Substitute will ensure that social-emotional skills are developed within the fabric of rehearsals and sectionals, including, but not limited to, leadership, kindness, self-control, and perseverance.

Hiring Form Option B: Substitute for morning program

Various schools across Boston

7:30 to 9:30 AM, 5-days per week M-F, September to June as needed

Seeking an experienced teacher who can lead an elementary school-aged student orchestra

Responsibilities:

• Team teach and support full-orchestra rehearsals of 20-35 students


• Lead sectionals, small-group, and private lessons as planned; work with students on repertoire, sight-reading, ear-training, and string technique


• Follow sub plans as provided


• Give updates to Site Coordinator and Ensemble Director

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young string players (ages 5 to 14) in group and private lesson settings


• Knowledge of string pedagogy, repertoire, technique, as well as classroom management & student engagement skills


• Passion for teaching and willingness to go above-and-beyond to ensure success for all students


• Ability to teach primary instrument, as well basic proficiency in other secondary strings


• Ability to clearly communicate with others, in person and in writing


• Ability to listen and interpret playing by student musicians to give feedback and instruction to improve their playing.


• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for brief periods of time, moving up and down stairs (string and brass instruments, music stands, chairs, desks etc.)

Schedule and Compensation

Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM as needed

Part-Time Salary with hourly pay rate [$36 per hour] based on role, responsibility and experience, no health benefits. Non-teaching time, such as Meetings and professional development paid at $30/hour.

Must comply with all COVID-19 safety procedures and requirements for working in-person with students & staff, as defined by Boston Public Schools Partnership office and Boston Music Project

It is the policy of Boston Music Project to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, country of origin, disability, or age