Group Strings & General Music Teacher

Community Music Center of Boston Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid administrative time

Paid professional development

Job summary

The Community Music Center of Boston seeks a motivated, student-centered group strings and general music instructor. You will provide instruction to elementary-age students at our community partner sites, focusing on classroom-based strings and music education.

The ideal candidate has experience teaching in classroom settings, values cultural inclusion, and aligns with our curricular pillars: Musical Artistry, Social-Emotional Development, Cultural Inclusion, and Student Pathways.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in music performance/education or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of teaching in classroom group settings (public school preferred).
• Strong time management and classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt to diverse student needs and provide feedback.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as values.

Responsibilities

• Teach strings and general music to elementary students at community sites.
• Develop instructional materials and lesson plans aligned with curricular guidelines.
• Prepare students for performances and events.
• Maintain attendance in registration software accurately.
• Communicate regularly with site contacts to support progress.
• Attend department meetings and participate in recitals and concerts.

Skills

Time management

Classroom management

Feedback & differentiation

Effective communication

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in music performance/education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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 group strings and general music instructor to provide instruction to elementary-age students at our community partner sites.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach strings and general music in a classroom-based setting, a targeted interest in public school music education, and an inclusive and culturally responsive teaching style that reflects CMCB's three curricular pillars - Musical Artistry, Social-Emotional Development, Cultural Inclusion - and Student Pathways, our commitment to valuing the many different reasons that people study music (read more about Pathways HERE!).

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.

Lastly, additional teaching opportunities are available for candidates with the ability to play and teach multiple instruments.

Status: Regular, part time hourly, exempt

Start Date: September 2026

Schedule: In person, 7-8 hours per week, Monday & Wednesday 1:00-4:30 with room for growth in both during school and after school hours

Specific Responsibilities

Community-Based Instruction and Collaboration

• Teach students according to curricular guidelines
• Develop instructional materials and lesson plans
• Prepare students for performance events and opportunities
• Complete attendance in registration software accurately and timely
• Maintain open and regular communication with site contacts to support educational progress

Communication and Participation

• Attend department meetings and the annual all-faculty meetings as scheduled
• Participate in department events, recitals, and concerts
• Actively respond to pertinent emails from all CMCB staff in a timely manner

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have Bachelor's degree in music performance/education with knowledge in the field of string-specific performance/pedagogy or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience in classroom group settings (public school preferred)
• Strong time management and classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt to individual needs of a diverse student population and provide constructive feedback
• 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)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, when conversing with students, families, and colleagues
• Skilled at engaging with families and building collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets)

Preferred

• Experience working in a public school or community setting
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese, French, and/or Haitian Creole
• Experience working with with students with specialized needs (e.g. disability, diagnosis)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the person in this position must be able to to remain in a stationary position 25% 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.

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.