Core Music Tutor

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead Tutor roles in social media

CRLA certifications

Teaching resources and support

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston is seeking a part-time Core Music Tutor to support students in harmony, ear training, music writing, arranging, traditional harmony, and counterpoint.

Under the supervision of the Director of Core Music Tutoring, you will tutor 5–18 hours weekly, attend training on curriculum support and learning disabilities, and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff. Hourly rate: $17.51.

Qualifications

• Current Berklee/Boston Conservatory student in good standing.
• Enrolled at least half-time in an undergrad/grad program.
• Summer is the only semester allowed without enrollment, pre-register for fall.
• Must have valid US SSN and valid visa status.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• First-semester students may work without GPA.
• Federal Work Study may apply.
• Located in the US and in good disciplinary standing.

Responsibilities

• Tutor Core Music courses (harmony, ear training, music writing, arranging, traditional harmony, counterpoint).
• Tutor 5–18 hours weekly and/or drop-in sessions.
• Attend 2 hours of weekly curriculum/pedagogy training.
• Collaborate with students, faculty and staff; meet regularly with tutoring program staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Pedagogy interest

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Core music knowledge

Upperclass students preferred

Education

Enrolled student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Requirements

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled.
• In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
• This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.
• For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Under the supervision of the Director of Core Music Tutoring, the incumbent will tutor students in Core Music courses.

These classes include harmony, ear training, music writing skills, arranging, traditional harmony, and counterpoint.

Core Music Tutors may tutor students with learning disabilities, diverse needs, students in remedial programs, and special classes (ET1 - pitch matching class).

Successful tutors are invited to continue in the role for future semesters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interest in teaching and pedagogy, including learning styles, learning disabilities, and other disability needs.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population with particular attention to academic skills and diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational and collaborative skills.
• In-depth knowledge of core music curriculum classes taught at Berklee College.
• Upper- semester students are preferred.
• Basic familiarity with Google Suite tools.

What You Will Do

• Tutor between 5-18 hours of weekly and/or drop-in sessions.
• Attend 2 hours of weekly training on curriculum support, pedagogy, public service issues, learning disabilities, and other disability needs topics.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Meet regularly with the staff and faculty members who are involved in the tutoring program.

Benefits

• Potential for leadership roles (Lead Tutor roles in social media, peer training, administrative processes, etc.).
• Tutors will earn CRLA certifications (College Reading & Learning Association).
• Teaching resources and support are readily available.

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Christy Mathew